Government move intended to reverse trend that has seen the number of non-organic farmers converting to organic drop by 71 percent since 2008
The United States has a strong appetite for organic foods, so the U.S. Department of Agriculture is spending $300 million to encourage organic crop production. The USDA will spend the money on programs and direct payments to help conventional farmers transition their land to organic production. The financial support may alter a pattern that has […] Read moreTag Archives organic — page 5
Grain buyer spreads wide net for organic oats
Consumer demand for organic oats has soared in recent years, and producers are showing an interest in growing them
It wasn’t hard to find organic oats prices from Grain Millers at the recent Ag in Motion outdoor farm show. New crop and old crop bids were listed at the front of their booth just as prominently as conventional prices, underlining the importance of that market for the company. “We bring (organic oats) all the […] Read more
Organic sector growth funded
The federal government plans to give up to $103,400 to the Organic Federation of Canada to promote sustainability and growth for Canada’s organics industry. The project brings together the three primary national organizations: the Organic Federation of Canada, Canadian Organic Growers and the Canada Organic Trade Association. The funds will help develop a co-ordinated governance […] Read more
Demand booms for organics
Demand for organic food and beverages is booming in Canada, according to a newly released study. Sales topped $6.5 billion in 2020, a 33 percent increase over 2017 levels, according to a report published by the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA). That was the last time the group published its Organic Market Report. The compound […] Read more
Demand booms for organics
Demand for organic food and beverages is booming in Canada, according to a newly released study. Sales topped $6.5 billion in 2020, a 33 percent increase over 2017 levels, according to a report published by the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA). That was the last time the group published its Organic Market Report. The compound […] Read more
Plant protein demand unshaken by COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic has broken, shaken and disrupted many things, but the galloping development of plant protein demand isn’t one of them. “One thing that’s stayed consistent is consumers’ obsession with protein,” Jo-Ann McArthur, a food markets expert who operates Nourish Food Marketing, said at the Manitoba Protein Summit. About 43 percent of Canadians say they’re […] Read more
Glyphosate-free labelling on the rise
One Degree Organic Foods, as its name suggests, makes and sells organic foods. The British Columbia company manufactures organic bread, cereal, granola and other grain-based products. Since it’s organic, it’s likely the wheat, oats and other ingredients are produced without pesticides. But “likely” isn’t good enough for the owners of One Degree Organic Foods, especially […] Read more
Organic grain production hits a plateau
Organic acres have leveled off in Western Canada. From 2017 to 2019, certified organic acres have been around 1.7-1.8 million. That’s up significantly from the early 2010s, when acreage was around 1.3 million, but the period of rapid growth in the organic sector may have stalled out. In early October, the Canadian Organic Trade Association […] Read more
Quebec dominates organic growth
The number of organic farmers and acreage may be flattening in Canada, but not in Quebec. Growth is way up in Quebec, as the province continues to add growers and land that is organically certified. Data from L’Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) shows that acreage went from 178,980 in 2017 to 243,168 in 2019, a […] Read more
Profit study on organics yields data
If organic farmers get 100 percent premiums and keep their yield drag to one-third of conventional, they tend to be more profitable than conventional growers. That’s the conclusion of a Purdue University study analyzing the profitability of typical rotations in the United States Midwest over a 10-year period. “The net return to land for the […] Read more
