Canada’s Contribution to Feeding the World
For much of the latter half of the 20th century, Canada was often referred to as the ‘breadbasket of the world’, due to the high …
Innovation
Alternative Dairy, is the Future Lactose-Free?
A growing aisle and trend If you haven’t noticed, the dairy aisle just keeps on growing. Back in 2016, the fine economists at Farm Credit …
7 years of SAIFood & more to come
Thanks for your time & support over the year! Wow, the time has flown by! It has been seven years since Stuart and I launched …
Internet is an essential service in rural communities
By Jonathan Guidinger University of Saskatchewan Student Internet access is an essential tool for Canadians The quality and accessibility of broadband internet have been a …
Regulatory Goldilocks Zones
Finding the ‘not too much’ or ‘not too little’ sweet spot It’s often said that there’s a fine line between too much and not enough …
In Hindsight, 2021 Has Been a Decent Year
As I sat in front of my laptop to write the year’s final blog, I was reminded of the many challenges, obstacles and problems the …
Sustainability Benefits of GM Crops and Glyphosate
Improved agricultural sustainability runs counter to environmental organization messages Anyone who has flown over the Canadian prairies in any of the previous summers will notice …
Regulatory Burdens Stifle Innovation
Nothing slows innovation faster than precaution Innovations provide us with the opportunity to do our work with less effort, reduce our impact on the world …
Is There a Need to Regulate Mother Nature?
Genetic mutation happens all the time with no regulatory oversight At what point do regulatory experts possess sufficient knowledge on innovative technologies and their potential …