From L to R: Michael Harvey, executive director, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), Alanna Koch, board chair, Global Institute for Food Security, Scott Ross, executive director, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Kate Harrison, vice-chair, Summa Strategies Canada, and Mike Wilson, executive director, Smart Prosperity Institute, speak during a panel session at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute’s conference in Ottawa Oct. 2.

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.




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FCC’s top economic charts to monitor in 2024

Downward trends for cattle, swine herds; positive bent to feed, fertilizer affordability

As we start the new year amid elevated inflation and major headwinds facing the economy, here are our top charts to help make sense of the economic environment for farm operations, agribusinesses and food processors.