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- Rise of the ‘hybrid consumer’ will polarise the food sector
- Welcome to the new world of Supply Management 2.0
- Blue Revolution: Why Canada needs to do better at farming the seas
- 5 reasons why a Canada/EU free trade agreement must be ratified
- Rising Atmospheric CO2: Spurning Drought and Fostering Growth of Greek Island Fir Trees
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Welcome to the new world of Supply Management 2.0
Mounting macroeconomic forces are compelling dairy farmers to rethink their strategy around supply management By Sylvain Charlebois, Associate Dean – College of Management and Economics, University of Guelph The Canadian Dairy Commission is finally recognizing it needs to change. We … Continue reading
Blue Revolution: Why Canada needs to do better at farming the seas
Aquaculture is a clear case of Canada failing to live up to its natural and human endowment, says Brian Lee Crowley, in calling for reforms to antiquated property rights and cumbersome regulations that have hamstrung the industry for years. Canada … Continue reading
Posted in AgriDigest Update
Tagged Aquaculture, Brian Lee Crowley, Canada, Crowley, Macdonald-Laurier, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, New Zealand, Ottawa
5 reasons why a Canada/EU free trade agreement must be ratified
By Jock Finlayson, Executive Vice President, Business Council of British Columbia As forecasters continue to downgrade their near-term projections for the global economy, many countries are stepping up efforts to conclude new trade agreements with key commercial partners. In just … Continue reading
Rising Atmospheric CO2: Spurning Drought and Fostering Growth of Greek Island Fir Trees
In a significant new study published in Global Change Biology, Koutavas (2013) describes how he employed dendrochronology (the study of tree growth rings) to investigate potential growth-climate relationships in Greek fir trees growing on Ainos Mountain on the island of Cephalonia in … Continue reading
Earth Day 2013: 13 Things We Can Do!
As the world celebrates Earth Day, sustainable food and agriculture systems can play a big role in preserving the environment by helping to improve soil health, protecting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change. Earth Day is a great opportunity for eaters, farmers, and … Continue reading
Movement Aims to Connect Consumers Back to the Farm
With the average consumer now more than three generations removed from the farm, the disconnect surrounding how food is produced has never been greater. “As each generation becomes a little further removed from the farm or ranch, the general knowledge and awareness … Continue reading
Posted in AgriDigest Update
Tagged agriculture, Earth Day, Facebook, farm, Farmer, FarmVoices, social media, Twitter
RBC Losing its License-to-Lead
Employees are not a cost centre but a source of genuine value By Robert McGarvey and Mark Anielski, Co-founders and partners, Genuine Wealth The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is more than a business; it’s an icon, the very symbol … Continue reading
Posted in AgriDigest Update
Tagged Business, Canada, Canadian, Diane Finley, Gordon Nixon, India, RBC, Royal Bank of Canada
Is Sustainability Still Possible?
State of the World 2013 asks “Can we get there-and what happens if we fall short?” In today’s society, the word “sustainable” has become practically meaningless, with most sustainable products just a step less bad than conventional alternatives. Because of … Continue reading
Protest Rallies Across Canada April 9 for Day of Action to Stop GM Alfalfa
Where: Outside federal Member of Parliament constituency offices, government and corporate offices in 12 communities in Ontario, and 11 locations in other provinces. Rallies in Ontario: Belleville, Goderich, Guelph, Hawkesbury, Kingston, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Orangeville, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Stratford, Toronto. Rallies … Continue reading
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Tagged alfalfa, Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Genetically modified crops, Monsanto, Ontario, Owen Sound, Roundup Ready
