Stuart Smyth
@stuartsmyth66
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I hold the Agri-Food Innovation & Sustainability Enhancement Chair at USask. Interested in sustainability, agriculture, innovation, food & benefits of biotech.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Joined February 2015
“Within two days, I heard of nearly $6 billion of projects being kicked around, and now . . . we’re expecting that could reach $18 billion and growing. And that’s just the generation side.” https://t.co/ULkxBLhw1W
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A toast to the holidays! Eggnog is a mandatory addition year after year to fill December with decadence and festivity. Read this ode to taste and tradition from @SavannahGleim to discover the evolution of eggnog and the economics of the cartons - https://t.co/KU8f4NV44j
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Join us on January 14, 2026 in Saskatoon for the SaskOats Annual General Meeting! Enjoy industry insights, coffee & breakfast, a social hour with free Sask Oat Beer, and free entry to the @WCCPS_SK show for producers. Visit https://t.co/WCYPR6uuba for more information.
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Which crops are plant breeders protecting the most worldwide? We crunched the numbers from UPOV’s global database and the top 5 might surprise you. Swipe through these cards to find out 👇
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A lot of people are asking: What’s going on with Kraft Singles? You’re not imagining it. Many consumers are noticing slices that the product doesn't separate from the paper, or it feels softer and melt in your fingers, or it falls apart when handled What’s likely happening...
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Discover perfection at the Barista Bar. Our beans are small-batch roasted in-house by skilled artisans, unlocking bold, nuanced flavors from premium sources. Fresh, aromatic brews daily. Taste the difference in every sip!
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Thanks to @evanbrayshow for the invitation to join him this morning to discuss fertilizer tariffs, food prices and equalization payments. Great conversation.
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From developing drought-tolerant sorghum to licensing maize varieties that benefit over 15,000 farmers, Mary Mgonja's work is using plant variety protection to boost food security across Eastern and Southern Africa. Read her story here: https://t.co/qBor23t4qX
#UPOV #Tanzania
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Biofuel is a promising addition to our line of fuel resources, especially as we navigate reduced emissions targets. However, it is not a clear shot to market. Today's #ThrowbackThursday dives into what challenges can be expected for widespread adoption - https://t.co/6qIPkzgW7A
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Top Food Price Increases So Far In 2025. Roasted or ground coffee, — +33% Whole chicken, — +29% Ground beef, — +21% Oranges — +17% Bacon — +16% Apple juice — +15% Wieners — +13% Salad dressing — +13% Almonds — +13% Canned soup — +12% Veggie burgers — +11% Peanuts — +11% Orange
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In this episode of Wheat Profit, @GrainGrowers representatives discuss the biggest files they have been focused on such as the federal budget, trade, transportation, CUSMA, Grains Week and their next steps. Join Sask Wheat Policy Manager, Kelsey Tollefson and Policy Analyst,
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Small businesses, big impact. The UPOV system empowers SMEs to breed, innovate, and compete - without being blocked by high legal barriers. Swipe through these cards to learn more.
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'Over thousands of years, mutations transformed wild, barely edible foods into familiar staples,' writes molecular biologist Henry Miller. 'Genome editing is best seen as a continuation, or extension, of what breeders have always done.' #CRISPR #AgTech
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Great news!
Meet Anthony Parker from Canada, new President of the UPOV Council. The UPOV Council provides UPOV members with a platform to take key decisions on the functioning of the Union and discuss matters relating to the development and implementation of the UPOV Convention, including
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Canada's Food Price Report for 2025 won 2nd place at an international competition! Kudos to @FoodProfessor for all your hard work!
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If you have 2-3 minutes, my blog provides the highlights of what is predicted for food prices in 2026.
It's finally here! Canada's Food Price Report 2026 is officially public and, this morning, @stuartsmyth66 summarizes what you will find within. Read today's post to access the full report and discover what we can expect of our groceries in the new year - https://t.co/w3h6UeXFcR
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Food prices are predicted to rise 4-6% in the coming year. This is driven by large increases in meat prices. A household of 4 will pay $1000 more this year than last, spending over $17,000 on food.
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Agriculture in Canada contributes for than 5 time the value to GDP than the auto sector. Protecting the auto sector at the expense of agriculture is extremely poor economic policy decision making. Excellent observation by Jason Kenny. #GrowCanada25
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Geat news out of the EU this morning, as the EU is proposing to treat gene-edited crops as conventional crops that don't need to be regulated. Huge win for science-based regulations and HUGE lose for the EU environmental mvement.
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The new rules will make the EU food system more secure and sustainable, with climate- and pest-resistant plants that give higher yields and require fewer fertilisers and pesticides.
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Heading to GrowCanada, Canadian Agriculture's premier conference. Looking forward to learning new things and seeing old friends. #GrowCanada2025
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Very pleased to be invited to speak at the Prairie Oat Growers annual meeting. I'm talking about how sustainable prairie agriculture is. #POGA2025
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