London/Brussels/Washington | Reuters — The United States won approval on Wednesday to impose import tariffs on US$7.5 billion worth of European aircraft and agricultural goods over illegal EU subsidies handed […] Read more
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U.S. set to widen trade war on EU front
Brexit and the baked beans conundrum facing Canadian producers
Canada supplies large volumes of white beans to feed the British appetite for beans on toast
Glacier FarmMedia – Brexit might amount to a hill of beans. Navy, or white beans, to be precise. “If we see a no-deal Brexit, what does that do to the […] Read more
Global wheat production to decrease, USDA says
MarketsFarm — In the latest supply and demand report from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the global wheat forecast was revised downward due to difficult weather conditions. USDA has now […] Read more
Can sustainable agriculture practices offer a direct line to Europe?
Sustainability programs offer assurance to European buyers, but they can mean more work for producers
Mention the word “certification” to farmers and all they hear is “more paperwork.” But Grain Farmers of Ontario says such programs really spell improved market access. In fact, they will […] Read more
Editorial: Lessons from the European market
There are opportunities in Europe for Canadian agriculture and food products, but we have to learn to play their game if we want a piece of the lucrative export market. […] Read more
New EU import curbs on fruit not Canada-specific
Ottawa | Reuters — New European Union rules that could block shipments of Canadian cherries and other fruits to the 28-nation grouping apply to all countries and “was not unusual,” […] Read more
EU set to halt imports of Canadian cherries, other fruits
Ottawa | Reuters — The European Union will halt imports of Canadian cherries and other fresh fruits starting Sept. 1 as it enforces new import requirements related to pests, according […] Read more
Canada, EU agree to zoning rules on African swine fever
Zoning principles were already in place through CETA, and what will change is unclear
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada and Europe have agreed to new zoning arrangements in case African swine fever is discovered in Canada, but it’s not clear what will actually change. Minister […] Read more
British food lobby warns of food shortages from no-deal Brexit
London | Reuters — Britain will experience shortages of some fresh foods for weeks or even months if a disorderly no-deal Brexit leaves perishable produce rotting in lorries at ports, […] Read more
Swine fever in China among risks to food markets
World monitors of food say global demand will continue to increase
Reuters – The spread of a deadly pig disease in China that has disrupted the world’s biggest pork market is one of the major risks to a well-supplied global agricultural […] Read more