Many agricultural soils are deficient in the nutrient zinc despite the fact that farmers use fertilizers enriched with the element. This limits crop yields and reduces food quality. It's estimated that roughly a third of the global population consume foods low in zinc, which can increase sickness and death in early chi...

Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay has returned to Canada after a one-week mission to China. MacAulay and his delegation travelled to Beijing where they met with Chinese industry leaders, importers, and Canadian officials to advocate for improved commercial opportunities for Canadian farmers, processors and ex...