Quebec study shows 'local' label works Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Consumers buy into local food labels, at least in Quebec, according to a doctoral student in marketing at Sherbrooke University.Francine Rodier found a 2.8 per cent increase in sales across 16 food items in four grocery stores when they carried a "Product of Quebec" label. It doesn't sound like much, but the provincial government, which has put $14 million into a campaign to buy more home-grown food, says that, if every Quebecer ate just $30 worth extra of provincially produced food, it would generate $1 billion in sales and create 1,800 jobs.If you divide $14 million by 1,800, that is $7,777 per job. That's better than governments did to preserve jobs at General Motors Canada, isn't it? Cover Story: Road Salts - the silent enemy that can stunt your crops BSE not linked to farmed fish
Red Tape Pushes 70% of Agri Businesses to Deter Next Generation from Farming Thursday, February 5, 2026 Canada’s food production system is under mounting pressure as agri-businesses warn that regulatory overload is discouraging the next generation from entering the industry. A new snapshot from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that almost 70% of agri... Read this article online
Ontario maple producers to kick off 2026 syrup season with First Tapping Ceremony Thursday, February 5, 2026 The start of Ontario’s maple syrup season will be officially welcomed next month as the Grey Bruce and District Maple Syrup Producers prepare to host their annual in Grey Highlands on February 8, 2026. The event marks the symbolic launch of the new maple season, when producers,... Read this article online
Canada’s Ag Day Is Coming Soon – Here is why it matters! Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Canada’s Ag Day is a national moment to recognize the people who grow, raise, make, and move our food. Ag Day will be on February 10th and it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. But beneath the celebration lies something even more essential: our food system depends on... Read this article online
Growing Home with BASF Opens 2026 Nominations Wednesday, February 4, 2026 After strong community engagement in 2025, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is inviting Canadians to take part once again as nominations open for the 2026 Growing Home with BASF program. Now entering its fourth year, the initiative continues to support organizations that play an... Read this article online
Wean-to-Finish Survivability Drives Performance and Profitability Monday, February 2, 2026 Looking beyond mortality totals to understand survivability challenges and opportunities in wean-to-finish production. Wean-to-finish survivability has become a growing point of pressure for the swine industry. As pigs grow, the financial impact is significantly greater than losses... Read this article online