The Canadian dairy industry has long been a defining part of the nation’s agricultural economy, shaped by policy decisions that continue to spark debate. At its heart lies supply management, a system of production quotas, regulated farm-level pricing and tariff protections designed to stabilize the supply and price of dairy domestically. But as inflation, trade… Continue reading Should the Canadian Dairy Industry Be Deregulated?
In April 2021, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa launched a sweeping policy to eliminate the import and use of synthetic fertilizers and agrochemicals across Sri Lanka — framed as a bold transition toward fully organic agriculture, with the goal of improving public health, protecting soil quality, and reducing environmental damage. The move, however, departed sharply from his… Continue reading The Fertilizer Ban That Broke Sri Lanka
Food self-sufficiency has become an increasingly important measure of national resilience in a world shaped by geopolitical tension, climate volatility, and supply chain disruption. While very few countries can claim complete independence from food imports, several stand out for producing far more agricultural output than they consume. This level of self-sufficiency is not accidental. It… Continue reading The World’s Most Agriculturally Self-Sufficient Nations