This tomato plant tells me just how lucky we are. It took a beating in tonight’s hail storm, so much potential lost...but because of our food system I can simply go to the store tomorrow and buy the tomatoes we need. Farmers provide so much. #Thankful#food#farmers@corteva
Here's a comparison of average annual real GDP growth rates for G7 countries over 2015-2024 (source: Statista, with 2024 estimated):
- US: 2.5%
- Canada: 1.6%
- UK: 1.4%
- France: 1.2%
- Italy: 1.1%
- Germany: 0.9%
- Japan: 0.6%
Canada's average ranks second, behind the US. For details, see Statista or IMF data.
Here's Canada's real GDP growth rates (annual %) over the trailing 10 years (2015-2024, source: World Bank and Trading Economics data):
2015: 0.4%
2016: 1.1%
2017: 3.0%
2018: 2.9%
2019: 1.9%
2020: -5.1%
2021: 5.0%
2022: 3.8%
2023: 1.1%
2024: 1.2%
Average: ~1.4%. For quarterly details, see StatCan.
Ready for Carlson Seed Customer Appreciation night! Proud to celebrate 100 years of Pioneer- providing high quality seed and service to our customers! @PioneerSeedsCA#Pioneer100#WhatsNextHappensHere
If you were Prime Minister what 5 things would you prioritize to cabinet
Here’s Mine
Invest in Infrastructure
Investment in export orgs
Review spending and meaningful consultation on reallocations
Decision making with economic lens
Raise profile of agriculture in Canada 🇨🇦
@cathmckenna Understanding the dynamic of trade and where our fertilizer comes from is important context here. A tariff on potash would likely equal a reciprocal tariff on Phosphate. We do need P to grow the crop in Canada.
Condolences to the entire Foster family and everyone in the @GrainsN circle. Dwight was a wonderful person, always willing to share his time and knowledge. I learned more than a few things from him. Be well.
Dwight's visitation and celebration of life details can be found here. He will greatly missed, thank you for all the kind message of support and care.
https://t.co/Z5HOpFT63M
With a little extra time on my hands these days I decided to run 10k for mental health. If this fits your giving plans please do so.
Feel like giving? Help Bryce Eger raise money for Step Up for Mental Health https://t.co/Bz2m70AO4g via @RaceRoster