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The Ag Policy Connection features in-depth panel discussions about the policies shaping Canadian and North American agriculture, both today and into the future. Join us as we connect the dots to create a clearer picture of our world and the big issues in farming, ranching, and food, brought to you by RealAgriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI.)
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<p>Canadian agriculture's policy framework needs to shift from reacting to crises toward proactively building resilience if the sector is to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile operating environment. That's the "Big Idea" for this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast, hosted by Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), and... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/07/why-resilience-must-be-the-foundation-of-canadas-next-ag-policy-framework-ag-policy-connection/">Read More</a></p>
<p>As Canada navigates trade disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, and growing concerns about food security, agriculture is increasingly being viewed as a strategic national asset. That shift in thinking is creating new conversations about how policy tools—including tax incentives—can help drive investment, innovation, and long-term growth across the sector. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/06/tax-policy-food-security-and-strategic-ag-investment-with-sophie-chatel-ag-policy-connection/">Read More</a></p>
<p>As Canadian agriculture becomes increasingly digital, cybersecurity is emerging as a critical business risk that extends far beyond computers and software. From automated livestock systems to cloud-based farm records and precision agriculture tools, a cyber attack can disrupt operations, impact animal welfare, and threaten business continuity. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast,... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/06/cybersecurity-is-a-farm-management-issue-not-just-an-it-problem-ag-policy-connection/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Competing in global commodity markets is a race Canada can’t win long-term, says Ted Bilyea, former executive vice-president of Maple Leaf Foods and distinguished fellow with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI). In this episode of Ag Policy Connection, Bilyea says that Canada’s advantage lies in differentiation — creating food products consumers specifically want and... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/05/differentiation-will-define-canadas-agri-food-future-says-ted-bilyea-ag-policy-connection/">Read More</a></p>
<p>A staggering share of Canada’s food never gets eaten—and Lori Nikkel says that’s a systems problem, not an accident. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast, Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest, outlines why a national food waste strategy is critical to strengthening Canada’s food system. Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization,... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/04/ag-policy-connection-tackling-food-waste-through-a-systems-approach-with-lori-nikkel/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Agriculture is often framed as an economic driver, but Alison Sunstrum says that Canada should treat it as something far more strategic: national security. In this conversation on the Ag Policy Connection podcast with co-hosts Tyler McCann and Elise Bigley of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), Sunstrum—CEO of ConserveX, managing partner at NYA Ventures,... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/03/ag-policy-connection-innovation-at-the-heart-of-food-security-and-resilience-says-alison-sunstrum/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Global agriculture is navigating a period of profound geopolitical, economic, and environmental upheaval, raising urgent questions about how our food systems can remain sustainable, resilient, profitable, and for many, affordable. While politics and conflicts may divide nations and thicken borders, food — and the policies around how it is produced and where it goes —... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/03/ag-policy-exchange-finding-common-ag-policy-ground-among-countries-in-a-divided-world/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Better management doesn’t just improve margins — it could reshape how Canada designs farm policy. In this episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast, Tyler McCann and Elise Bigley of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute sit down with Terry Betker, founder of Backswath Management, to explore a deceptively simple but far-reaching idea: build a national... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/02/ag-policy-connection-on-margins-and-mindset-the-case-for-benchmarking-farm-management-performance/">Read More</a></p>
<p>It's time to rethink how we fund plant breeding. While much of Canadian agriculture has evolved to meet today’s demands, the model for funding plant breeding is lagging—and risks falling behind entirely. That’s the concern raised by Jason Reinheimer, global head of cereals and pulse research at Limagrain Field Seeds, in this episode of the... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/02/ag-policy-connection-rethinking-funding-for-plant-breeding-with-jason-reinheimer/">Read More</a></p>
<p>This Ag Policy Connection episode features a wide-ranging conversation with Carlo Dade, Director of International Policy at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, on the future of Canadian agricultural trade amid profound global change. Dade outlines how Canada has entered a period of generational upheaval in international trade, driven by shifting U.S. policy,... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/01/ag-policy-connection-a-new-plan-a-for-canadian-agricultural-trade/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Supply management has long provided price stability and income predictability for Canadian dairy and poultry producers, but its sustainability is under growing pressure. That’s the message from Greg Meredith, a retired senior civil servant who served in both federal and provincial agriculture ministries, in a new episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast. In this... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/12/ag-policy-connection-challenging-the-future-of-supply-management-with-greg-meredith/">Read More</a></p>
<p>Farming has always been a risky business. Regardless of how carefully chosen a variety or fertility rate, Mother Nature always gets the last laugh. Now, with globally-integrated supply chains, market disruptions, and ever-higher stakes for input costs, Canada’s business risk management (BRM) programs are being pushed to evolve. But is the current public delivery model... <a class="read-more uk-button uk-width-1-1 uk-width-1-4@s ra-readmorebutton" href="https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/11/ag-policy-connection-ep-7-whats-the-role-of-private-business-in-risk-management-programs/">Read More</a></p>
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