Agriculture research cuts threaten future
Federal cuts to Agriculture Canada research spark fears of long-term harm to farming
February 09, 2026
key points from this story:
- Calvin Daniels warns of harmful farm cuts
- Ottawa reducing research capacity nationwide
- Indian Head and Scott farms closing
- Farm groups condemn Ottawa’s short-sighted move
- Loss of key researchers and expertise feared
- Public research access could decline sharply
When it comes to agriculture stories which will have a ripple far into the future we might today immediately think of US president Donald Trump. But while his seeming never-ending near childish rants where he tosses tariffs around like he is some omniscient leader remain disruptive today, we can hope he disappears as long as free elections happen south of the border. Yes Trump is a threat to such elections, but one hopes that is a line Americans will not even let Trump cross.
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