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Why 99 Percent of Canadians Are Denied Entry into Farming

Canada’s agricultural economy is often associated with open markets and global exports, yet a small group of industries operates under a highly controlled system known as supply management. Introduced in the 1970s, this framework governs five specific commodities: dairy, chicken (broilers), turkey, table eggs, and broiler hatching eggs. These sectors are regulated through production quotas,… Continue reading Why 99 Percent of Canadians Are Denied Entry into Farming

Inside the World of Canadian Horse Farming

Horse farming, also known as equine farming in Canada spans a wide range of activities, from breeding and sport-horse production to recreational riding, traditional work purposes and, controversially, meat production. Although horses aren’t usually classified as conventional “livestock” in the same way as cattle or pigs, they play a significant role in Canadian rural economies,… Continue reading Inside the World of Canadian Horse Farming

How Much of Canada Is Actually Farmland?

Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total land area, spanning roughly 9,984,670 square kilometres, yet only a small fraction of this vast territory is suitable for agriculture. According to the 2021 Census of Agriculture by Statistics Canada, farmland covers approximately 62.2 million hectares, equal to 622,000 square kilometres. In practical terms, this… Continue reading How Much of Canada Is Actually Farmland?