Industry wrestles with regenerative certification

Industry wrestles with regenerative certification

Canada needs flexible, farmer-driven standards to guide regenerative agriculture, experts say

Standardizing regenerative agriculture could make the system easier to market, but too much rigid definition could also alienate farmers and undermine grassroots progress, experts worry.





A researcher collects samples from feedlot cattle to track bovine respiratory disease. PHOTO: TEXAS A&M

Newly funded Canadian beef research aims for sector improvements

Nine beef research projects funded through the Beef Cattle Research Council will tackle stock health issues, feed efficiency and food safety

Nine new projects have received a collective $1.43 million in funding through the Beef Cattle Research Council’s next call for study proposals. The projects are also backed by more than $3.1 million from additional sources, the organization has said.



Food costs cut deep in consumer food report

Food costs cut deep in consumer food report

The latest survey of Canadian grocery habits shows food prices are still a hot topic

The latest survey of Canadian grocery trends from Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab habits shows prices are still affecting consumers' grocery choices.