The morning after Donald Trump's election to his second term as U.S. president, Canadian farm and food leaders are considering how this could shift trade priorities for Canadian agri-food.
Trump election could intensify pressures on Canadian agriculture, experts say
Agriculture-specific mental health help targeted for farmers
Mental health should have a role in emergency response plans
The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing wants to strengthen regional crisis liaisons for farmers.
Livestock health emergencies mean service evolution
Gene editing could help find replacements as older genetic modification technologies develop resistance
Animal Health Canada provide updates on key activities and new employees at its recent health forum in Ottawa.
Diagnosing the sustainability of Canadian agriculture
Productivity and growth is healthy, but defining sustainability is still causing sickness
When it comes to sustainability in agriculture, Canada may be healthier than it realizes. Experts from across the agriculture industry discussed the state of sustainability at the recent Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute annual conference. They set the tone at the Oct. 2 kickoff by "diagnosing" Canadian agriculture sustainability issues.
New online tool aims to improve rural community well-being
Community Well-Being Dashboard launched by Rural Ontario Institute
The Rural Ontario Institute has developed an online tool is part of the institute's wider Rural Community Well-Being Project and aims to provide rural communities with standardized data to establish a baseline, identify priorities for change, monitor progress and share success stories.
Federal government pledges more than $13 million to animal health, disease readiness
National animal health and disease preparedness has received an influx of more than $13 million in federal cash. The money will be split between AHC's three divisions: Emergency Management, the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System.
What sustainability lessons can Canada learn from abroad?
Panelists at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference offered international perspectives on sustainability in the ag industry.
Eastern Canadian oilseeds to receive funding
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay has announced funding up to C$4.3 million over five years to the Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Alliance (ECODA).
Second day of CAPI conference tackles ESG
ESG will be key to sustainability reporting in coming years
Day two of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference in Ottawa focused on environment, social and governance (ESG) requirements. Panels covered ESG and the changing Canadian ag landscape from national and global perspectives.
Sustainability a shared global challenge
Sustainability was the focus at day one of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI)’s Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference in Ottawa Oct. 2. Across five panels, speakers discussed sustainability, policy solutions and what the agriculture sector can learn from international peers and other Canadian industries. In this video, Claire Citeau, a CAPI Distinguished […] Read more
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