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 …
Agriculture
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Recognition and Opportunity: Canada’s Agriculture Day
Food, Fear, and Affordability Discussion Panel Reflections 2026 marked the 10th anniversary of Canada’s Agriculture Day, a celebration of how our food is produced and …
What does the CFIA do?
Within the media noise surrounding trade barriers and federal defunding, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) quietly sits, facing its own public backlash, funding cuts, …
Federal Government Lacks Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture
Political Funding Mandate On January 22nd, 2026, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced that it was closing three research centers and four satellite research farms. …
DNA Series: Mutagenesis Part 2
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 …