Intelligence Brief
Intelligence Brief — March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
Canada secures expanded market access for Canadian meat products following Ministerial Mission to Indonesia
Following the historic signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by Prime Minister Carney and President Prabowo in September, the Government of Canada today announced a major expansion of market access for Canadian beef and pork products in Indonesia.
Canada secures expanded market access for Canadian meat products to Indonesia
The Government of Canada today announced a major expansion of market access for Canadian beef and pork products into Indonesia, market access made possible through the September signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Canada and Indonesia. Canadian exporters are no…
Farm cash receipts, January to December 2025
Farm cash receipts in Canada totalled $101.4 billion in 2025, up $3.3 billion (+3.4%) from 2024. In 2025, receipts for livestock (+$5.3 billion) drove the increase while lower receipts for crops (-$871.5 million) and program payments (-$1.1 billion) moderated the rise in total receipts.
The Government of Canada announces expansion to AgriStability support to include pasture-related feed costs
Canadian livestock producers play a vital role in ensuring a stable food supply and supporting rural communities across the country. To address the challenges of rising costs and to ensure fairer program support, federal, provincial and territorial governments have made improvements to AgriStability…
Oilseed crushing and major grain deliveries statistics, January 2026
Oilseed processors crushed 1.1 million tonnes of canola in January, down 2.2% from December and up 4.2% from January 2025. Oil production reached 449.2 thousand tonnes in January 2026, while meal production was 618.3 thousand tonnes.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce continued support through the 2026 Crop Insurance Program
Today, Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced continued funding for the 2026 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC).
Balance sheet of the agricultural sector, December 31, 2024 (revised)
The value of Canada's farm sector equity totalled $833.4 billion as of December 31, 2024, up $39.3 billion (+5.0%) from the same date one year earlier. Farm sector equity growth slowed for the first time in five years, as total liabilities (+14.5%) grew at a faster pace than total assets (+6.4%). Fa…
The Government of Canada provides support to strengthen community food security across Canada
Communities across Canada continue to face increasing challenges to food security. By investing in local food production, communities are empowered to take charge of their food systems, supporting reliable access to nutritious sustenance.
Fertilizer Shipments Survey, first and second quarters 2025/2026
Data on the shipments, production and market inventories of fertilizer in Canada are now available for the first and second quarters of the 2025/2026 fertilizer year.
More canola, spring wheat likely to be seeded this spring
As spring planting approaches, farmers are busy planning which crops to seed this year and how much. With that, market thoughts have turned toward planted area projections, as Statistics Canada is set to issue its report on Thursday.
CUSMA: a guide to the review and what it means for the agriculture sector
The upcoming Canada-Unites States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) review could set the tone for the future of Canadian agri-food trade. Here’s everything you need to know about CUSMA, the upcoming review process and what it could mean for the agriculture sector.
Soybean oil prices expected to rise in 2026-27
SASKATOON — The outlook for grains and oilseeds in 2026-27 is pretty blah, with one notable exception. The demand for U.S. soybean oil is expected to be voracious, said Bryn Swearingen, agricultural economist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service. She told delegates att…
Beef certification program launches incentive
Beef producers who are Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef certified will recieve $400 in October 2026 as part of the recently launched CRSB Certified Producer Incentive.
China slashes anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola seed
Chinese authorities have formally lowered the country's "anti-dumping" tariff on Canadian canola seed, while also suspending tariffs on canola meal, peas, and lobsters. The final ruling from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, effective March 1, lowers the countervail duty on canola seed from all Cana…
RhizoSorb delivers on higher phosphorous fertilizer ROI
As phosphate prices continue to weigh heavily on farm budgets, growers are looking for ways to stretch every fertilizer dollar without sacrificing yield. In this RealAg Radio product spotlight, Lyndsey Smith spoke with Craig Dick of Phospholutions about how RhizoSorb is positioned to do just that. ?…