Global Economy

There are many benefits to developing countries of incorporating large-scale agriculture into the economy. Guest blogger Manfred Okorobia frames the important cost of that introduction.

the recent Canada West Foundation conference described a demand for food that's expected to grow along with the global middle class. Ag prices should also climb but the World Bank doesn't think that's going to happen.

Surely no separation has been as bewildering and fraught with sudden twists and turns as Brexit, the attempt at parting the United Kingdom and European Union.

China’s ability to feed itself is in question, as consumers’ food demand increases and arable land declines.

Comparison of farm financial health between Canadian and U.S. farms

How the continued trade tensions between China-U.S. could create a stronger demand for Canadian commodities.

J.P. Gervais explains how gross domestic product (GDP) and emerging markets play a major role in defining Canada's export market.

J.P. Gervais, explains the relationship between exchange rates and Canadian exports and why Canada remains competitive despite the declining dollar.

Commodity prices could reflect volatile conditions in 2018. Three sources of that volatility are weather, trade and global growth.

Foreign direct investment in the Canadian food processing sector can help Canada’s achieve our export objectives.