The Economic Costs of the Ban on Strychnine Use
Rodent control in agriculture is hugely important. Rats have been declared to be pests by most provincial governments, making it possible for farmers to eradicate …
An Unofficial Review of Provincial Agriculture Spending
It’s budget season in Canada. Throughout March, provincial/territorial governments trickle out their spending plans for the next 12 months, highlighting the projects each ministry believes …
Where in the World is My Dinner From?
A Country-of-Origin Discussion Very few people would be happy to discover their food was not what they thought it was. That’s part of the reason …
DNA Series: Transgenesis
The DNA Series: Hello everyone, this is going to be a series of blog posts. Stay tuned so you don’t lose a single one! For …
Disease From the Other Side of the Fence
Let’s talk a little bit about agricultural pests. What probably comes to mind are insects, worms, and weeds – the traditional field offenders. However, large …
Team Anchors: Manufacturing Insights from Women’s Day
Globally, women represent just over 40% of the agrifood workforce, with Canada’s own agricultural gender gap slowly shrinking. Some could argue the progress is not …
Cover Crops Can Do it All
Agricultural processes tend to be lumped into overarching categories which can then be used as buzz words to discuss agriculture without having to go into …
The Plant-Based Commitment
Can plant-based survive if the market stays the same? Independent of where you source it, protein is becoming an increasingly demanded product. Whether you are …
Smallholder Coffee Production in Brazil
Brazil is the world’s leader in coffee production. In 2023 alone, Brazil produced 3.4 billion tonnes of coffee, corresponding to more than 30% of the …
Cheese Culture with Bioprotective Cultures
Canadians are among the top cheese consumers on this planet. The product’s versatility combined with the pomp and circumstance of importing protected varieties has made cheese shopping an …