Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, will lead a ministerial mission to Mexico next week, Oct. 14-17.
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U.S. softens fees on Chinese shipping
A fee of $1 to $1.5 million per ship has been changed to a much smaller fee on Chinese owned and built ships
The U.S. starts charging new fees on Chinese ships on Oct. 14. What are the ramifications for their ag exports?
U.S. rules frustrate Canadian organic exporters
An American crackdown on organic fraud results in more paperwork and headaches for the Canadian sector
Exporters of organic grain and food are struggling to get their products to the U.S. market as new rules designed to curb organic fraud hit Canadian companies.
Food exporters urged to ease reliance on U.S.
A Farm Credit Canada analysis of trade in the food and beverage sector examined ways to diversify markets
Farm Credit Canada says there is a $12 billion opportunity in diversifying food and beverage exports to markets other than the United States.
Saskatchewan looks to expand trade in Indonesia
The province signed a letter of intent during a recent trade mission to the region
Saskatchewan intends to increase its agricultural partnership with Indonesia.
Arlene Dickinson says recent trip to Asia opened her eyes to new trade opportunities
Arlene Dickinson says Canada must take up decades-old suggestions to support the agriculture and food sectors
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.
