Examines the hog marketing system in Canada and the development of single‐desk hog marketing agencies, acting as central selling agencies, which have made an important contribution in enhancing the pork supply chain. Reports the results of a 1995 survey, soliciting opinions from...

Malgré l’imposition de normes environnementales strictes au Québec, l’impact des activités agricoles sur la qualité de l’eau demeure préoccupant notamment dans la région de Chaudière-Appalaches. Cette région est intensive en productions animale et végétale ce qui entraîne des...

This report is part of the Trade research Series that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is undertaking to support discussions in connection with multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations. The purpose of the series is to create an inventory of research that will make it easer for...

The food distribution and retail sectors in Quebec are highly concentrated and integrated as large food distributors are also involved in food retailing. As such, they are competing with small grocery and convenience stores they sell inputs to. A review of the industry suggests that there are...