There is a growing consensus in Canada that we need to diversify markets for Canadian products. If we are going to be successful, we will need to urgently address a growing number of concerns about Canada’s competitiveness

In a new joint statement, chair Daryl Fransoo and executive director Darcy Pawlik argue that Canada stands on the cusp of a generational opportunity – if we have the courage to act.

In precision agriculture, advanced technology is revolutionizing fertilizer mixing and blending systems. Automated and software-based solutions are now essential components of the industry.

Now that Canadians have made a choice in their next government, there is much work ahead. This election, like most, was light on agri-food policy content.