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Global concentration of production
60% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in five countries (China, USA, Russia, India and Canada) (Plataforma Tierra, 2026). -
Primary agriculture
2% of GDP and 1.6% of employment in Canada come from primary agriculture, which has a greater economic contribution in some regions of the country (OECD, 2024). -
Agri-food products
11.6% of Canada's exports and 8.5% of its imports are agri-food products, with a trade surplus of almost US$17 billion (OECD, 2024).
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Global concentration of production
60% of global fertilizer production is concentrated in five countries (China, USA, Russia, India and Canada) (Plataforma Tierra, 2026).
Primary agriculture
2% of GDP and 1.6% of employment in Canada come from primary agriculture, which has a greater economic contribution in some regions of the country (OECD, 2024).
Agri-food products
11.6% of Canada's exports and 8.5% of its imports are agri-food products, with a trade surplus of almost US$17 billion (OECD, 2024).
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Canada Green Bond Program
The Canada Green Bond Program finances projects that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation through investments in clean transportation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental conservation. Resources come from sovereign green bond issuances managed by the Government of Canada, allocated according to the country’s Green Bond Framework. During the 2023–2024 period, funds were directed to projects with measurable impacts on greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate resilience enhancement. The initiative supports the transition to a low-carbon and sustainable economy. Its implementation adheres to ICMA Green Bond Principles and international environmental disclosure standards.
AgriCord [EN]
Agricord's vision is to foster the economic viability of agricultural activities, with the aim of improving the living conditions of farmers, their families, and the rural communities in which they work and live, and to strengthen the contribution of the farming community (through farmer organizations) to addressing global and local challenges.
EcoMicro: ANSA Merchant Bank Limited Green financing for the agricultural sector in Trinidad and Tobago
The objective of this project is to build the climate resilience of small and medium-sized farmers in Trinidad and Tobago (involved in agricultural, livestock and aquaculture production), through new green finance that enables the implementation of adaptation methodologies and approaches.
Policy frameworks
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Agreement suspending the antidumping duty investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico
Agreement between the U.S. Department of Commerce and signatory producers/exporters of fresh tomatoes from Mexico suspending the antidumping duty investigation on fresh tomatoes originating in Mexico. The agreement covers fresh or chilled tomatoes, except tomatoes for processing, and establishes reference prices, import monitoring, quarterly reporting, verifications, USDA inspections, labeling rules, sales documentation, procedures for adjustments due to quality or condition defects, sales to Canada, and sales for processing.
U.S. antitrust investigation into fertilizer producers and potential effects in Canada
The source describes a United States Department of Justice antitrust investigation into major commercial fertilizer producers, including Nutrien, Mosaic, CF Industries, Koch and Yara, over possible anti-competitive practices or price-fixing that may have raised costs for farmers. The article also discusses potential effects in Canada due to Nutrien’s role in the supply chain and mentions tariffs on fertilizer imports, the reduction of the initial tariff on Canadian potash, and exemptions for most fertilizers under newly imposed Section 122 tariffs.
Fertilizers Act of Canada
Canada’s Fertilizers Act is a federal law respecting fertilizers and supplements. It establishes prohibitions and requirements for the sale and importation of fertilizers and supplements, including approval or registration, compliance with prescribed standards, packaging and labelling in accordance with regulations, as well as provisions on risks to human, animal or plant health or the environment. It also covers regulations, registrations and licences, enforcement, analysis, offences and penalties.
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