It also allows farmers to monitor animal health and provide proper nutrition, clean water, sanitation, and regular care. From an animal health and safety perspective, in general, this is superior to husbandry methods of the past. There is growing awareness in Canada of the relationship between agricultural production and environmental issues. For more information about this, visit the Agriculture and the Environment page. Thus, trends are occurring within the system in order to achieve this goal while meeting the changing needs of Canadian consumers.
Food safety is an important trend in Canadian agriculture.
These national commodity specific programs will demonstrate to processors, consumers and international buyers that Canadian producers are actively contributing to the continuing improvement of Canada's high quality food safety standards. In order to supply a constant food supply, other trends are established in the system by the consumption patterns and food buying habits of Canadian consumers. Despite the attention in the media over food safety and nutrition, Canadians are sensible in their choices of food. One of the findings of the survey indicated that three-quarters of Canadians have vegetables for dinner. Fruit is also a popular choice for breakfast and as a snack between meals.