Guests and speakers at the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute’s 2025 conference say Canadian agriculture is at a turning point due to unpredictable factors.
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Is Canadian agriculture ready to pivot?
Environment, economics and geopolitics have made the agriculture landscape less predictable, say panellists
Meeting government on the farm
Farmer, equipment representatives say it is important for government to meet them where they are
Government employees gathered at Peter Reuter’s dairy farm just outside Ottawa to learn more about agricultural technology at a Demo Day hosted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Improving agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability
Policy fellows highlight need for more targeted risk management programs, land assessment, and vegetable sector soil support
Improving the resilience of Canadian agriculture requires more flexible and targeted conservation and safety net programming, according to doctoral and distinguished fellows with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
Land trusts empower landowners while preserving farmland
Ontario Farmland Trust establishes groundwork for a provincial agricultural land reserve
The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) easements protect agricultural land, creating a reserve that remains impervious to provincial policy changes and development pressures, while bolstering food production and sustainable farming.
Fruit and vegetable Growers release policy priorities
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Food security, labour and food-informed policymaking are among the top concerns for Canadian fruit and vegetable growers ahead of the 2025 federal election
Livestock health bill could receive second chance
New government could reintroduce a bill amending the Health of Animals Act
The imminent reset of Bill C-275 could be a positive development for livestock producers, as controversial amendments will be scrapped and the legislation will return to square one.
Canadian election could short agriculture in 2025
Farmers will go to the polls during the 2025 Canadian federal election this year, but its not clear how signficantly the issues driving agriculture will feature in party platforms.
UPDATED: Agriculture groups react to Trudeau resignation
Agriculture groups react to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation, proroguing of Parliament and the uncertain fate of agriculture bills.
UPDATED: Agriculture groups react to Trudeau resignation
There were mixed reactions from Canadian farm groups after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would resign as Prime Minister and leader of the federal Liberals.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s year filled with legislation, trade and building international partnerships
President Keith Currie is optimistic that incoming U.S. agriculture secretary’s policy background will be a benefit in negotiations
Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s year filled with legislation, trade and building international partnerships