How do you feel about automated farm machinery? Will it mean more time to focus on other tasks? Would you use such technology? Check out this article in The Western Producer and let us know your opinions in the comments. bit.ly/3E61UMb

Canada’s lobster industry has been diversifying export markets for 40 years, building resilience against challenges such as U.S. tariffs. A 25% tariff would create challenges, so diversification into China and Europe is a timely tactic. Read more here: bit.ly/4jDAyxa

Heat stress, drought, storms, bush fires and smoke inhalation all effect livestock, while shorter, milder winters threaten to boost disease-spreading mosquitoes and ticks. African swine fever, for example, has spread with global warming. Read more here: bit.ly/4aEcxC2

Regulatory compliance cost Canadian businesses, including small farms and agri-business 256 hours on red tape in 2024, with a price of $51.5 billion. As we seek #foodsecurity and greater resilience to #climatechange, what needs to change? Read more here: bit.ly/4hG5fjM

Please take 5-8 minutes to anonymously complete a survey that will help us identify digital tools for water management in agriculture. Take the survey here: survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_b1…

Despite high average weekly agriculture wages and agricultural operating revenue, Alberta is projected to face the largest labour gap among the provinces: 19,600 agriculture jobs will go unfilled by 2029. Read more: bit.ly/4jN86ZW

While record-breaking U.S. egg prices are due primarily to avian flu, Canada’s supply management system and smaller farms have helped keep costs stable. Still, Canadian farmers must stay vigilant. Read more: bit.ly/4gU2qed #foodsecurity #cdnag

Canada’s agriculture and food sector is at a crossroads to ensure long-term viability, sustainability and global competitiveness. It is essential to increase investments in agricultural R&D. Read more: lnkd.in/guuBGriQ lnkd.in/gf7tNN5K

The Trump administration’s tariff wars are making waves globally, but also nationally as massive – unforeseen? – issues impact U.S. farmers and the U.S. agricultural economy. USAID's cancellation cut $2 billion out of U.S. farmer's pockets. Read more bit.ly/3CQFmPt

CropLife Canada is warning that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s (PMRA) Transformation Agenda could hurt farmers’ competitiveness as U.S. tariffs loom. The federal government says the changes will bring more transparency and data. Read more: bit.ly/3QoV33r

The economic cost to Canada of unhealthy food is over $15.8 billion in healthcare and lost productivity. The good news? Policy changes can drive healthier choices, as seen in countries such as Chile and Mexico. Read more: bit.ly/4bcmfvS #foodsecurity

The Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Grain Growers of Canada, Pulse Canada, and Soy Canada withdrew from #SustainableAgriculture strategy talks in December. Read more: bit.ly/4hTjthu

Increased agricultural productivity has made it possible to feed a global population, but monocultures and homogenization are often at odds with ecosystems. #RegenerativeAgriculture could be the answer. Read more here bit.ly/4kdr4sX and here bit.ly/3WgrnZK

Agriculture accounts for approximately 70% of global freshwater withdrawals. Digital agriculture offers water management solutions by integrating technology such as remote sensing, AI, IoT devices, big data, blockchain and robotics. Read more here bit.ly/3QIYbaq

According to modelling by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) 25% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Mexico and Canada will cause agrifood exports to the U.S. to fall by 46.4% and 60.5% respectively. Read more here: bit.ly/3FgtJ4W #foodsecurity

Farms in Canada are increasingly transitioning toward sustainable practices amid climate unpredictability. #RenewableEnergy production in particular provides farmers with a way to save on future energy costs while also creating a revenue source Read more: bit.ly/4bvyOCu

Many U.S. farmers add #potassium to their soils, using #potash fertilizer from the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Canadian farmers in turn add #phosphate from Florida to their soils. Tariffs affect both groups – so who's winning? Read more here: bit.ly/4kFE4Ym

Today, we're diving deep into agriculture’s water priorities at the National Freshwater Science Agenda (NFSA) multi-stakeholder workshop. Read more here: bit.ly/4ism7uF #FreshwaterScience #Agriculture #WaterManagement #PolicyResearch

A combination of sustainability and circular economy approaches can improve competitiveness and overall business performance. However, optimal results require appropriate strategies.Read more here: bit.ly/41uQUjH #circulareconomy #sustainableagriculture

The average value of cultivated Canadian farmland increased by 9.3% in 2024, extending a 30+ year trend of appreciation. While lower than 2023’s 11.5% gain, strong demand and limited supply continue to drive farmland values upward. Read more here: bit.ly/3DFHjyF