Growth opportunities for Canadian agri-food in the ASEAN market

Dec 18, 2024

As Canada looks to further diversify export markets and reduce the marketing risk that comes from an overreliance on the U.S., Asia looms large. China and India are Asian markets that have not been fully tapped yet but ongoing geopolitical tensions are making it difficult to develop more significant trade relations. Another option for Canadian exporters is Southeast Asia, a key area within the larger Indo-Pacific region. Canada’s exports there have grown across the three major categories of agriculture, food and fertiliser, but there’s even more growth that’s possible.

In this post, we identify some food products and ag commodities highlighted in recent research that are currently not reaching their export potential.

The ASEAN market is one of the world’s largest

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization with 10 member states: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Video: We’ll NEVER Use These Grain Bins Again!

A huge change is happening on the farm — our new grain bin has officially arrived, and that means we’ll never use some of our old grain bins again. In today's video, we take delivery of the new grain bin, look back at the old bins that have been part of our farm for years, and talk about why this upgrade is such a big deal for harvest, grain storage, and the future of our family farm.

This is more than just a grain bin delivery. It’s the end of an era and the start of a major farm upgrade that will completely change how we handle corn during harvest. From old grain storage to a brand-new bin setup, this project is one of the biggest improvements we’ve made at the farm.

Join me as the new grain bin shows up, the bin project continues, and we prepare for a new chapter in harvest efficiency on our Minnesota family farm.