Canada Approves its First Gene-edited Pig for Human Consumption
By: Victoria Tenor In January 2026, Canada took a step forward in agricultural biotechnology by approving the country’s first gene-edited (GE) mammal for human consumption. …
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Is Our Animal Welfare Subpar?
A Look at Canada’s Welfare Scorecard Regardless of dietary preferences, I think it would be difficult to find someone willing to confess they wish animals …
Cheap Beef Today, Food Security Tomorrow
Why Canada Needs a Productivity Solution Karen Churchill CSO Canada is having a familiar conversation about food affordability, especially pertaining to beef prices. As beef …
‘Slow Magic’ – The Economic Benefits of Canadian Swine Research
‘Slow Magic’ is the term coined for the economic returns on investment (ROI) in the agricultural sector which can take decades or longer to be …
A Bad Bargain on the Menu: Why Brazilian Beef Comes at a Cost
Overview Food prices, more particularly food inflation, have been a topic of contention for the past five years. As a result, in late January 2026 …
Swine Innovation Porc: Canadian Pork Success Stories
When we think about research, it can be easy to skip ahead to the conclusions and focus solely on those papers with immediate, real-world implications. However, …
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 …
Canadian Horse Meat is Quietly Successful
Global diversity means a diversity of food sources; from those we consider staples to those we believe should disappear entirely. As a result, preferences and …
What’s your Beef with Beef?
The Future of Lab-Cultured Meats in Canada By: Noelle Caouette University of Saskatchewan student What is Lab-Cultured Meat? Lab-cultured meat is an up-and-coming alternative to …