Apples turn brown and go to waste and there’s nothing we can do about it
APPLES TURN BROWN WHEN SLICED AND BRUISE EASILY, WHICH RESULTS IN A LOT OF TOSSED APPLES. IN FACT, ABOUT 1,225,000 APPLES ARE WASTED EVERYDAY IN CANADA[9] . NEW GENETICALLY MODIFIED NON-BROWNING APPLES…
Supply management stands in the way of a free market.
Compare the way milk is produced in the United States to in Canada. Here, supply management ensures farmers’ costs of production are covered by the price they get for what they produce.…
Supply management only makes some farmers rich.
We have supply management in Canada because farmers and governments recognized that it was hard for farmers to make a living in the marketplace. There’s a paradox that makes food different from…
Canadians will benefit if we scrap supply management
A recent study found that Canadians pay less on average than Americans and Australians for dairy and our prices are less volatile. But price isn’t the only consideration when it comes to…
What does organic food mean to consumers?
In its pure essence, organic food automatically translates to high-quality products. In this sense, eco-labels have done an excellent branding job in awaking positive connotations. With every purchase of organic products, consumers…
What is organic food anyway?
It is clear why consumers are buying organic products but what are they actually buying? Organic food is a regulated practice that differs only slightly from market to market. Overall, organic farming…
Is organic food as good for the climate as perceived?
…As perceived? With all that strong of a halo effect, certainly not! However, is organic food better for the climate? It is definitely beneficial to biodiversity [6]. But regarding climate impact, we…
Is Declining Size of Indian Farmland Leads to Low Production-
China and India with most of their little and minor land possessions are first and second on the planet farming creation individually. The total yield/ha/year in little farms is higher by virtue…
Organic Farming is Better for Farm Animals
With organic meat production, antibiotics can’t be used to treat illnesses in animals. This means that you’re guaranteed antibiotic-free protein—but it also means that there are fewer options available for organic farmers…
An Organic Label Means 100% Organic Food
According to USDA rules, the majority of ingredients within a product must be organic for the product to qualify for the organic label. The current minimum is 70% organic. This means that…
