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SAIFood, Sustainable Agricultural Innovations, and Food is a blog space dedicated to keeping you informed on current & important news, events, science, & publications on sustainability, agricultural innovations & food. SAIFood is created by the Agri-Food Innovation's Chair at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Stuart Smyth, and his research team.
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5d ago
By: Avery Hodgins University of Saskatchewan student The Grain Powerhouses: Bunge and Viterra In the world grain trading game, four major players control 90% of …
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1w ago
Insights from Canada’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General On December 10, 2024, Claire Williams and I had the privilege of being part of the …
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1w ago
By Elanor Copes University of Saskatchewan Student A Need for Workers or In Need of a Change? Individuals are the backbone of agriculture. At the …
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1M ago
Challenges and Progress in the Agriculture Industry: A Year in Review The agriculture industry constantly faces challenges and adversities that try the patience and fortitude …
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1M ago
It’s orange season! ?
Fall through December marks the start of the orange harvest in the Northern Hemisphere. This means enjoying Holiday or Christmas oranges (mandarins, satsumas, or clementines) a tradition here in Canada, thanks to Japanese immigrants a tradition for nearly 140 years.
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1M ago
Agriculture Myth Busting Asking everyone to do their part to improve sustainable lifestyle choices often prioritizes one aspect: the environment. In the 1980s, when sustainable …
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1M ago
Announcing the 2025 Canada Food Price Report Today marks the release of the 15th annual Canada Food Price Report. The report is a result of …
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1M ago
On June 20th, 2024, The Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 (Bill C-59) came into effect. The Bill covers a wide range of issues, including …
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1M ago
In less than a year, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC) will require reports on the quantity of plastic produced or imported to Canada for 2024. …
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1M ago
What some of you might not know about me, is that I am a NERD. Oh sorry, you know that already from my other blogs, …
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