In many ways, agricultural trade shows are a bellwether of how the industry is faring at any given point in time. In good times, attendance thrives, exhibit spaces sell out, and a certain energy permeates the venue. Conversely, when times are tough, trade shows are often first to suffer. Exhibitors may cut back on trade … Read More

The most recent Census of Canadian Agriculture (conducted in 2016 – https://bit.ly/2WDqadp) paints a picture of the Canadian farming landscape that we have become quite familiar with: fewer but larger farms farms that require ever more capital in order to operate an aging and still mostly male operator profile (although the proportion of female operators … Read More

The past three growing seasons were heavily affected by external challenges and disruptions; COVID, labour issues, weather events which some believe are related to longer-term climate change, and supply chain disruptions and inflation associated with the conflict in Ukraine all played a part. But, one factor continues to drive productivity in the Canadian agriculture industry: … Read More