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.
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Improving agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability
Policy fellows highlight need for more targeted risk management programs, land assessment, and vegetable sector soil support
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
A new era of trade policy
Trump presidency means Canadian industries could face a tumultuous future
Canada’s agriculture sector will have to work much harder at persuading Americans that tariff-free trade with its northern neighbour is in their best interests. That was the consensus of panelists speaking during a Nov. 27 discussion hosted by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
Policy risk is on farmers’ minds, but it’s as clear as mud
Perception is not always reality when it comes to policy risk and agriculture
Policy risk was the top concern in a Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute survey, but the reality of that risk is murky and hard to understand.
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