By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday January 14, 2021

Jan 14, 2021 | 10:05 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) team of economists said the COVID-19 pandemic was the single biggest shock to the Canadian agriculture and food industry in 2020.

FCC chief agricultural economist J.P. Gervais said its impact will have some lasting effects.

Gervais added the upheaval will continue to test global supply chains and disrupt trade patterns around the world.

As much as the pandemic caused supply chain disruptions, Gervais said it also created an opportunity for Canada to further establish itself as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable suppliers of food and agriculture commodities.

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The board of directors of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) has elected a new chair.

Bernie McClean and his family operate a mixed farm near Glaslyn, Sask. He is currently chair of the Canadian Canola Growers Association and is serving his second term on the SaskCanola Board.

Lane Stockbrugger of Englefeld, Sask. is the vice chair while Charlene Bradley of Stranraer, Sask. is the chair of the Audit and Finance Committee.

The election was held during the SaskCanola annual general meeting held virtually earlier this week.

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