The Communicator

February 2024 Issue – See All

Increasing your company’s brand reputation

A well-thought-out brand marketing campaign will help you grow and promote your brand.

Show your mature workforce the love they deserve

Learn how the top employers support the ever-evolving needs of their employees through their changing career phases.

Views, Considerations & Unknowns for 2024

With 2024 upon us, the agriculture trade show and seminar season is now in full swing.

The world of seed technology: things to know for 2024

With science changing along with the seasons, we look at the world of seed technology, offering a forecast.

The current state of global agricultural testing

Using just-in-time technology to thwart the spread of pathogenic disease in ag.

CN expands its central US reach

Canadian National has agreed to purchase the agricultural Iowa Northern Railway.

The world is not enough

Wanting to do their part in reducing global GHG emissions, Canadian farmers still can’t catch a break from federal tax fees. But what’s going on around the world?

5 agricultural technology trends to watch in 2024

As more Canadian farmers are accepting of new technologies over ye olde tried and true, look at some ways more AgTech can improve the sector’s lot.

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The Government of Canada is considering changes to Canada’s world-class pesticide regulatory system (PMRA). Now is the time to make your voice heard and let the government know that the agriculture industry needs a science-based regulatory system that supports innovation to contribute to global food security, drive greater sustainability and compete on the world stage.

The Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers is currently participating at the steering committee level of PRMA consultation meetings. The current consultation period closes May 20, 2022.

It is critical of all agriculture stakeholders to submit written comments during the consultation period. To expedite the process, submissions of comment “Advancing Agriculture” has developed a “Take Action” online portal to support your comment submissions in three easy steps:

  1. Visit https://www.advancingagriculture.ca/take-action
  2. Choose "I am a Farmer" or "I work in/support agriculture
  3. If you choose to, you may personalize the form letter, and forward it to key Ministers, MPs, and Department Heads

CAAR encourages members to take action today to support Canada's leadership in agriculture innovation based on science-based decision-making.

For more information, please contact CAAR Executive Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 204-989-9303.

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