Pages tagged "Topic: Agriculture"
Let Our Farmers Be Farmers – They Have the Know-How
Today the world’s population is roughly 8 billion. It wasn’t so long ago that our planet was much less populated, but medical, scientific and economic advances have led to exponential growth, particularly over the past century. Regarding fertilizer – invented in 1913 by Fritz...
Canadian Agriculture Infographic: Facts, Figures & More!
Agriculture has been intertwined with humanity’s existence throughout our history. For thousands of years, we have relied on agricultural practices to feed our families and societies at large, and today, nothing has changed. Fortunately for Canadians, our vast country is home...
Farming in Quebec: 20 Facts
Did you know that over 90% of Canada's maple syrup farms are in Quebec? Aside from syrup, Canada's French-speaking province boasts a thriving agriculture industry and produces a diverse range of farming products such as dairy, pork, and blueberries. With its varied landscape ...
Fishing Industry in Canada: By the Numbers
Canada is a vast country with a diverse array of economic sectors from coast to coast to coast. As Canadians, we are extremely fortunate to be surrounded by the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans – and have a thriving fishing industry in Canada because of the opportunities t...
Farming in Canada: The Facts (40 Infographics)
Farming in Canada is serious business! Like other natural resource sectors, the farming sector contributes massively to the livelihoods of Canadians in several direct and indirect ways. For example, hundreds of thousands of farming jobs exist across the country. In turn, thes...
Wheat Farming in Canada: 15 Facts, History & More!
Did you know that Canada is the fourth-largest wheat producer in the world?! Although many people think of Alberta and Saskatchewan when talking about wheat farming in Canada, surprisingly wheat crops are also grown in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island a...
20 Examples of Canadian Farmers Reducing GHG Emissions & Protecting the Environment
Did you know Canadian farmers are world-class in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protecting the environment? In light of the federal government’s announcement to reduce GHGs from fertilizer use on farms across the country by 30%, we must recognize the incredible p...
Aquaculture & Farming in Nova Scotia: 25 Facts
Did you know that farming and aquaculture have both played an enormous role in the history and economic development of Nova Scotia?! Since the earliest days, the Mi'kmaq First Nation communities have practiced aquaculture in the Atlantic province. Today, Nova Scotia's aquacult...
Food Shortages Highlight Need for More Canadian Agriculture on Global Markets
The world needs more Canadian resources, there are no ifs, ands or buts about it. Not only is there a global energy crisis, but food shortages are also running rampant, according to the World Bank’s latest food security report (1).Record high food prices have “…triggered a gl...
Natural Gas, Fertilizer & Food Security: Canada’s Opportunity
The 2022 war in Ukraine has shone a light on the importance of energy security for policymakers worldwide, especially in the European Union where governments are now frantically searching for alternative oil and gas supply sources.But the war has also brought to the forefront...