Fertilizer

Key economic insights for Canadian agriculture from FCC

Key economic insights for Canadian agriculture from FCC

Canadian agriculture faces a unique economic landscape marked by consumption slowdowns and inflationary pressures. According to Farm Credit Canada, Economics, the year will show a second consecutive year of modest growth due to the ripple effects of previous interest rate hikes.

2022 Manitoba Nutrient Application Ban

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In case you missed the member alert last week, CAAR advises all Manitoba members and producers that there is no provincial variance in effect. Nutrients cannot be applied on or after November 10, 2022, due to expectation of snow cover, frozen soils and below freezing temperatures.

Global Fertilizer Day is October 13

The Canadian fertilizer industry has a lot to be proud of, and CAAR would like to encourage all of its members to celebrate the advancements and achievements of the industry by participating in Global Fertilizer Day on October 13. Read to learn more about Global Fertilizer Day and see the shareable Canadian Fertilizer Industry Quiz, created by Fertilizer Canada.

New CAN Security Code of Practice Furthers Industry Safety

To further our industry’s commitment to advancing safety and security, Fertilizer Canada has created a Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) Security Code of Practice with input from industry and government groups. This new Code aims to provide standardized security practices for the handling, transportation, storage and/or sale of CAN in Canada.

Celebrate Global Fertilizer Day October 13

Global Fertilizer Day, celebrated annually on October 13, is an international awareness campaign initiated by Fertilizers Europe and supported internationally by fertilizer associations and companies with the goal of bringing awareness to the important role of fertilizer as the backbone of the agricultural industry and to feeding the world.