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Start Date: 2025-05-04
End Date: 2025-05-10

Top Headlines

Main Stories

Federal Egg Quota Regulations Amended for 2025 Marketing Year

The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations have been amended, as published in Canada Gazette, Part II, SOR/2025-123 and SOR/2025-124. These amendments set the number of dozens of eggs that producers may market under both federal quotas (Schedule 1) and special temporary market requirement quotas (Schedule 1.1) for the period from December 29, 2024, to December 27, 2025. The regulatory updates, authorized under the Farm Products Agencies Act, provide the framework for egg marketing in the upcoming year and directly affect quota allocations for producers across Canada.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca, Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Tribunal Terminates Renewable Diesel Injury Inquiry

On May 5, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined that there was no reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the United States have caused or threaten to cause injury to the Canadian domestic industry. As a result, the preliminary injury inquiry was terminated and the Canada Border Services Agency will end its related investigations. The Tribunal's decision concludes recent trade proceedings initiated under the Special Import Measures Act.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

March 2025 Farm Product Prices Released

Statistics Canada published monthly provincial prices received by farmers for March 2025, covering grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. The dataset provides updated benchmarks for commodity pricing, supporting market participants in tracking recent pricing trends at the farm gate.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Stocks of Principal Field Crops Down as of March 31

Statistics Canada reported that, as of March 31, 2025, total stocks of wheat, canola, oats, corn, and barley declined compared to the same period in 2024. In contrast, soybean stocks increased. The new data informs market supply conditions and inventory management for crop producers and processors.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

CFIA Addresses Invasive Species Risks for International Day of Plant Health

Ahead of the International Day of Plant Health, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a statement on May 9, 2025, detailing the impact of invasive pests on crops, forestry, and food production. The agency described risk assessment, survey, and inspection initiatives aimed at limiting the spread of invasive species through cargo transport, human activity, and extreme weather events. The CFIA continues to work with industry and other stakeholders to manage threats to plant health.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Important Updates

Secondary Stories

Agriculture Sector Employment Up in 2023

Statistics Canada reported 280,798 employees in the agriculture sector for 2023, a 0.9% increase from 2022.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Monthly Retail Prices for Selected Products Published for March 2025

Monthly average retail prices for selected agricultural products are now available for March 2025, providing updated pricing data for the sector.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Regional Gross Domestic Income Data Updated in Rural Data Viewer

Statistics Canada's Rural Data Viewer now includes regional gross domestic income data from 2010 to 2021, offering expanded economic insights for rural and small-town areas.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Agriculture Student Scholarship Recipients Announced in Saskatchewan

Four Saskatchewan students were awarded Agriculture Student Scholarships by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, with the grand prize awarded to Abbey Norek for a project addressing the urban-rural agriculture disconnect.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Amendments Set Egg Quotas for Temporary Market Needs

A second set of amendments under SOR/2025-124 clarifies the allocation of egg marketing quotas for special temporary market requirements during the 2024-2025 period.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

MP Sameer Zuberi Supports Food Security Initiatives in Montreal

MP Sameer Zuberi attended the Empty Bowls fundraiser by Corbeille de Pain, which organizes weekly farmers’ markets to support food security in Montreal’s West Island.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

MP Pierre Poilievre Visits Alberta Farm

MP Pierre Poilievre visited MP Damien Kurek’s farm, meeting with local producers and their families.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Robert Black Connects with Agri-Food Innovators in Ottawa

Senator Robert Black attended the Agri-Food Innovation Council Reception in Ottawa to discuss innovation in the agriculture sector.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Robert Black Visits Dairy Distillery in Almonte

Senator Robert Black visited Vodkow’s Dairy Distillery, learning about the use of ultra-filtered milk byproduct in vodka and cream liqueur production.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Robert Black Engages with Soil Health Advocates

Senator Robert Black participated in a Wellington County event featuring the Senate’s Soil Health Report and discussions on soil health in Canada.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Robert Black Highlights Alternative Land Use Services on Farm Visits

Senator Robert Black visited Ferme Brylee and Ferme Chapeau Melon with other Senators to discuss nature-based farm practices with Alternative Land Use Services.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator David Wells Addresses Global Trade Forum in London

Senator David Wells delivered the closing address at a London event focused on trade, investment, and open markets with over 120 international leaders.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Robert Black Promotes #Buy5High5 Canadian Goods Campaign

Senator Robert Black encouraged supporting Canadian brands in grocery shopping as part of Business Development Bank of Canada’s #Buy5High5 initiative.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

MP Sameer Zuberi Participates in Food Security Fundraiser (French)

MP Sameer Zuberi attended Corbeille de Pain’s fundraiser event supporting food security in Montreal’s West Island.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

What We're Reading This Week

• Aduro Clean Technologies and Cleanfarms Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate on Development of Commercial Pathway for Challenging Agricultural Plastics: Aduro and Cleanfarms have agreed to explore solutions for agricultural plastics.
• CHARLEBOIS: Why Canada will lose half its dairy farms by 2030 — with supply management: An opinion piece discusses the future of dairy farms under supply management.
• Food security in the spotlight this week in the Sahtu: CBC covers food security issues in the Sahtu region.
• Grain/Livestock Overview & New ONE44 Video on Fibonacci Retracements: A new overview and market analysis video on grain and livestock.