A comparison of Canadian versus European approaches. Canadian agriculture has embraced innovative technologies and products, something that has been achieved through an efficient regulatory framework and widespread adoption.

The CFIA has announced its intention to modernize food compositional standards. CAAR is seeking member feedback.

Transport Canada has advised CAAR that there could be possible delays in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Services.  

Bad news for Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is good news for Canada Grains Council.

Jill Verwey, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers, says PSAC strike will have a significant impact on agriculture industry.

Canadian farmers brought more than 2M empty plastic pesticide and fertilizer containers 23L and smaller to Cleanfarms collection sites.

At the Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture Conference 2023, hosted by University of Manitoba’s National Centre for Livestock and the Environment and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in March, Henry Janzen, Honorary Research Associate, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta stated that the possibility of net-zero GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions from production agriculture as highly unlikely because of too much leakage.

Dr. Stuart Smyth said that environmental sustainability is more important than economic sustainability

Attention all retailers! Complete the planting survey.

Attention all retailers! There is still time to complete the seeding/planting survey.

Manitoba Environment and Climate is seeing input into the recycling programs that impact the agricultural sector. 

Membership with CAAR enables you to focus your attention on your business; trusting CAAR to share the regulatory, compliance and advocacy information you need to know when you need to know it.

The Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC) have launched year two of a program that aims to promote mental health awareness and create support systems in rural communities. The mental health training program is offered at no-cost and is open to all rural agriculture communities across Canada.

The Soil Conservation Council of Canada is hosting the Summit on Canadian Soil Health 2019 in Manitoba, Oct 1-2, 2019. Earn CEUs and hear from soil champions and stakeholders about the importance of working together to protect Canada’s valuable soil resources.

The Cottam branch of CAAR retailer member Setterington's Fertilizer Service Ltd. has recently become the third agriculture nutrient service provider to achieve Ontario 4R Certification, a program administered by Fertilizer Canada. Congratulations Setterington’s for this milestone step in your commitment to furthering nutrient stewardship practices with your customers!

Every day, ag retailers across the country demonstrate a commitment to helping their customers protect Canada’s precious agricultural soils for future generations. During National Soil Conservation Week, CAAR thanks members for making soil health a priority.

On Oct. 13, 2016 Nutrients for Life Foundation Canada launched its nutrient stewardship student resource, focused on educating youth about the importance of implementing 4R Nutrient Stewardship (Right Source @ Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place®) best management practices in sustainable food production.

CleanFARMS is once again collecting unwanted or obsolete pesticides and livestock medications at no cost to Canadian producers.

CleanFARMS' new program encourages Ontario farmers to return empty seed and pesticide bags after they have finished planting this spring.

Do you need help making environmental improvements to your farm or is your organization involved in providing environmental benefits to the agriculture sector?

The new BeeConnected app, developed by CropLife Australia and adapted for Canadian use by CropLife Canada and the Canadian Honey Council, aims to help protect local bee populations by acting as a conduit between farmers and beekeepers.

CropLife recently examined the importance of responsible fertilizer practices in preserving our water systems, while simultaneously cutting costs.

Agronomists and agri-retailers who attended the Crop Management Forum on November 17 left with new insights into efficient nutrient practices. For many attendees, the CAAR-hosted event also delivered a better understanding of an evolving industry.

Cathy and Bill Vitucci of Wellandport, Ontario have been recognized as the grand prize winners of The Great Ontario Clean Farms Challenge.