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It's been an exciting year in the agri-food sector in Canada. Economic, weather and trade issues have dominated the agricultural headlines. So what lies ahead for the coming year? Here are what the consulting team at Synthesis Agri-Food Network is predicting will be the big trends and issues to watch for in 2011.Economic volatilityAlthough it's generally accepted that Canada is recovering from the global financial crisis, fiscal uncertainty continues to plague various countries around the…See More

Synthesis Agri-Food InsightsFebruary, 2010Finding value in carbon footprints and environmental labellingThe Vancouver 2010 Olympics have been touted as the most "green" games ever; in fact, they are the first Olympic Games ever to actively develop a carbon management program to reduce and offset its emissions. This includes using "clean" hydroelectric power, clustering event venues to lessen travel, re-using heat energy from ice refrigeration to heat other buildings and collecting rainwater. In…See More

Building global trade partnershipsThe backbone of many Canadian agriculture commodities is trade. It's what has allowed several sectors to expand and has given us our reputation as a global breadbasket. The last year was an active one on the Canadian trade front with some new bilateral agreements being signed and negotiations continuing on others, including a free trade deal with the European Union. What lies ahead for 2010? Plenty of opportunities but also some potential pitfalls to be mindful…See More