Amanda Bellefeuille

Originally posted on June 17, 2026 by realagriculture. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at its Annual General Meeting. Under the agreement, ABP will provide gap funding to support the CCA from July 1 to August 31,

Originally posted on June 17, 2026 by The Western Producer. As Canada’s agriculture sector faces mounting pressures, some experts are warning of another major challenge that is receiving far less attention — a growing shortage of agricultural policy and economics research capacity. Despite the important role this type of work plays in supporting innovation, trade

Originally posted on June 5, 2026 by realagriculture. etween federal cost-shares, conservation programs, philanthropic funding, and corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) demands, the sustainability landscape has become increasingly crowded over the past decade. While the metric of carbon emissions has dropped down the priority list for some politicians, funding momentum for sustainability practices on

Originally posted on June 15, 2026 by The Grower. With the Ontario Food Terminal as a backdrop, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada’s first-ever National Food Security Strategy on June 11. Backed by more than $3 billion in investments over 10 years, he says the strategy will break open the market for independent retailers, boost domestic food production, and

Originally posted on June 16, 2026 by The Western Producer. SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — The long-term organic plots at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre were cultivated and re-seeded this spring after the organic program there fell victim to federal cuts. However, organic producers are wondering why the work was done at all, considering the

Originally posted on May 6, 2026 in EURACTIV. EU lawmakers are under pressure to strike a deal on plans to extend organic trade agreements with third countries before they expire, though proposed changes risk complicating talks. The Commission proposed reopening the EU’s regulation last December to prevent the expiry of agreements with key trade partners such as

Originally posted on June 10, 2026 by the New Hope Network. See how balancing organic produce inventory through accurate forecasting helps merchandisers avoid shrink, meet shopper needs and boost sales. How much organic produce is enough? That is the riddle that fruit and vegetable merchandisers must solve if they are to have the optimal amounts

Originally Written by Bernard Tobin and Published Mat 22, 2026 by realagriculture. Competing in global commodity markets is a race Canada can’t win long-term, says Ted Bilyea, former executive vice-president of Maple Leaf Foods and distinguished fellow with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI). In this episode of Ag Policy Connection, Bilyea says that Canada’s

Originally Published by the Government of Alberta. Tara Sawyer was sworn in as Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation on May 21, 2026. Tara Sawyer was first elected to the Alberta Legislature in a by-election on June 23, 2025. She is a farmer, business owner and agriculture leader. Before being elected she served as Chair of

Originally Published on SAI Platform. 40 leading organisations from across the global food and agriculture value chain, including Carlsberg, Diageo, FrieslandCampina, and Mondelēz have signed a shared declaration of intent in support of SAI Platform’s Regenerating Together Programme ahead of its upcoming launch. The declaration marks a significant step towards industry alignment on regenerative agriculture with signatories