Sustainable Certifications: How Interchangeable is the Label?
Agriculture Myth Busting Compared to 70 years ago, Canadians are no longer as connected to their food or its production. For this reason, food labels …
The Increased Obsolescence of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Origins of the CPB The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) is a single-use sub-agreement of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The impetus for the …
“I Couldn’t Imagine a Better Life for Her”
By: Kierra Temple University of Saskatchewan student It starts with a dream I was around ten years old when my dad handed me a pamphlet …
Are Canadian Consumers and Farmers Better Off with Supply Management?
Supply management in Canada, established in 1970, regulates dairy, egg, and poultry production to align with consumer demand, ensuring fair farmer compensation and price stability. While some critics argue it leads to higher consumer prices, the system offers benefits such as preventing overproduction and maintaining consistent market conditions.
Ramifications of the Bunge-Viterra Merger
By: Avery Hodgins University of Saskatchewan student The Grain Powerhouses: Bunge and Viterra In the world grain trading game, four major players control 90% of …
Is the Future Bright for Canada’s Trade Relationships?
Insights from Canada’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General On December 10, 2024, Claire Williams and I had the privilege of being part of the …
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program
By Elanor Copes University of Saskatchewan Student A Need for Workers or In Need of a Change? Individuals are the backbone of agriculture. At the …
Review of 2024
Challenges and Progress in the Agriculture Industry: A Year in Review The agriculture industry constantly faces challenges and adversities that try the patience and fortitude …
The Sweet Tradition of Christmas Oranges
It’s orange season! 🍊
Fall through December marks the start of the orange harvest in the Northern Hemisphere. This means enjoying Holiday or Christmas oranges (mandarins, satsumas, or clementines) a tradition here in Canada, thanks to Japanese immigrants a tradition for nearly 140 years.
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Sustainability Inexperience: Is the Environment Enough?
Agriculture Myth Busting Asking everyone to do their part to improve sustainable lifestyle choices often prioritizes one aspect: the environment. In the 1980s, when sustainable …