The insular nature of Canadian agriculture is one of its biggest innovation challenges, said speakers at a recent agriculture event. Growth will thrive when connections are made, collaborations are struck, and investors are found to put up the dollars needed to take a concept and make it reality, but there’s not enough of any of those things, according to speakers at Bioenterprise’s National Call to Action in Ottawa Nov. 25.
Investors and farmers are worlds apart
Lack of knowledge, few connections means not enough dollars flow into agriculture, say speakers
Fall economic statement fairly quiet on agriculture
The 2024 fall economic statement predicts a $61.9 billion deficit and makes little mention of agriculture.
Tim May talks about mental health priorities on the farm
Dairy farmer says connection between farmers and their livestock can be misunderstood
Ontario dairy farmer Tim May says the relationship between farmers and their livestock is sometimes misunderstood.
Freeland resigns from cabinet
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Monday morning she will be stepping down from her position as finance minister and resigning from cabinet.
How farmer attitudes translate to animal well-being
Emotion, tradition, part of psychological framework that trickles down to animals
On-farm animal health is linked closely to the attitudes and behaviour of farmers, say animal health researchers.
Immigration minister calls era of “unlimited supply of cheap labour” at an end
The era of an “unlimited supply of cheap labour” in Canada is over, says Immigration Minister Marc Miller.
According to a report from Global News, Miller said employers may need to start offering higher wages to Canadian workers while speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Wednesday.
Pork council and meat council bring concerns to Ottawa
ASF, TFWs among top concerns for meat groups
African swine fever planning, trade access and issues with the temporary foreign worker program topped the list of concerns the Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Meat Council recently put forth to senators and members of Parliament in Ottawa.
Trump victory puts spotlight on trade
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs among policies subject to change under the Republicans
Trump’s pledges to boost competitiveness and renegotiate the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) as well as the potential to impose trade sanctions could spell difficulties for Canadian producers.
Trump election could intensify pressures on Canadian agriculture, experts say
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.
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.
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