Livestock Antibiotics and Hormones: What Role do They Play?
Agriculture Myth Busting In 2014, Canadian fast food chain A&W, aggressively launched a campaign announcing they were only purchasing antibiotic- and synthetic hormone-free animal …
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Will Higher Food Prices Shift Consumer Demands for Niche Market Products?
Changes in holiday meals and dining out The seemingly relentless increase in food prices is having many effects on food purchases. In October 2023, Canadian …
Much Ado About Nothing: The difference between consumer stated and revealed preferences
Our desire for deals It often seems that everyone wants something for free. If they’re not able to get it for free, they then prefer …
A Supply Chain on Autopilot: The Drivers Behind Agricultural Automation
Help Wanted Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have spawned much concern surrounding the stability of labour demand as robots begin to replace human jobs. Simultaneously, …
Battling Papaya Sticky Disease: Challenges and Strategies
By Luiza Favarato Impact of Viruses on Papaya Plant viruses are formidable adversaries when it comes to producing high yielding crops, causing significant harm …
Olymel was Inevitable (and Other Pork Realities)
In May of this year, Canadian pork giant, Olymel, announced that its series of processing plant closures in eastern Canada would be expanding into the …
Navigating the Controversy of Glyphosate in Canadian Agriculture
By Elisabeta Lika Glyphosate, the active ingredient in many herbicides, has been at the center of numerous debates and discussions in Canada and globally. Its …
Gourd, Old-fashioned, Seasonal Fun!
Nothing screams “spooky season” like a classically carved Jack-o’-lantern. Although my roommates and I attempt to make creative designs for our pumpkins, I am always …
Corporate Investors: Are They Closing the Gate on the Family Farm?
Agriculture Myth Busting The Modern Farm If the 2003 Canadian documentary “The Corporation” is to be believed, an incorporated company is a self-serving agent …
Information Accountability: The Importance of Accuracy on Social Media
Misinformation & Disinformation Misinformation is defined as incorrect statements or falsehoods – being excusably mistaken in what one views as factual. Its more cynical sidekick, …