Arlene Dickinson says Canada must take up decades-old suggestions to support the agriculture and food sectors
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Exports off to a slow start after last year’s torrid pace
Canadian grain, oilseed and pulse exports are off to a slow start, but there are some bright spots, according to the Canadian Grain Commission’s most recent weekly export data report.
Bigger harvests increase Chinese market’s importance
As official estimates show an ample and price-depressing supply of grain and oilseeds being harvested in North America, it is imperative to restore access to China’s market.
Australia finds grain-threatening beetle in baby diapers
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Australia has detected the larvae of khapra beetles in imported baby diapers, the agriculture ministry said, raising concerns the pest could infest grain storages and disrupt agricultural exports.
Resolving Chinese tariffs will require balancing act
China’s tariffs are very clearly tied to Canada’s decision to impose our own tariffs on its electric vehicles and steel and aluminium.
Government, industry seek canola tariff resolution
Prime minister and others meet with canola sector stakeholders in Ottawa to update efforts to resolve the situation
Governments and industry continue to discuss how best to deal with Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural products, particularly canola.
Malting barley exporters target Mexican market
Canada is eager to expand sales to reduce its reliance on China and the United States due to trade disputes
Canada’s barley sector is setting its sights on the Mexican market to help mop up some of the lost demand from China
Bunge-Viterra deal alarms global think-tank
Report says potential mergers should be examined throughout global supply chains and not just in local markets
Report says potential mergers should be examined throughout global supply chains and not just in local markets
Canada could diversify $12 billion in farm and food exports away from U.S. says FCC
Canada could move $12 billion worth of food and beverage exports to non-U.S. markets according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
Manitoba pork exports gain new market ground
Manitoba pork exports pivoted from China over the last five years, provincial report notes
Manitoba’s pork trade pivoted from China over the last five years, while Japan is remains the largest customer and South Korea and Mexico market footholds have grown
