Major changes to Canada Post are needed, but it’s important to recognize the vital role played by post offices in rural communities.
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Agriculture must continue to watch public perception
In an era of social media and the rapid spread of misinformation, what the public thinks about farming practices can have a big impact on producers’ livelihoods.
Ag extension system works, but co-ordination is a must
Research is one of the fundamental building blocks of a successful agriculture sector.
Now is the time for Ottawa to modernize the Pest Management Regulatory Agency
An issue that has peeved farmers for years, which they say prevents productivity gains in the agriculture sector, is the time it takes the Pest Management Regulatory Agency to evaluate agricultural cropping products.
Cozying up to the Chinese will not do Canada any good
Trading with Europe and the United Kingdom in an effort to create a united front against the U.S. makes much more sense than climbing into bed with a threat that is even worse than what’s posed by the Americans.
Ag sector must stay vigilant as Liberals remain in power
It’s hard to know how different Mark Carney will govern, but there are some early encouraging signs.
Glyphosate under attack, but not just from lawsuits
One of Prairie agriculture’s most important herbicides is under siege.
Prairie farmers have plenty to say about federal election
Next week’s federal election is one of several important issues currently on our readers’ radar, and a survey we recently published has clearly struck a chord.
Increase crop-research funding
There’s much talk these days about diversifying Canadian agriculture’s exports away from their reliance on the sector’s two biggest, and currently most unpredictable, customers.
It’s time to increase domestic consumption of canola
Canada has the potential to be much more competitive with the U.S. when it comes to biodiesel production. Before this happens, the regulatory environment for biofuel in Canada needs an overhaul.