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CSG Senator Rob Black


Agricultural research, innovation, and commercialization: drivers of a resilient future

Farming is certainly not without its challenges; however, research, innovation, science and technology create tangible tools and resources that will help farmers and producers overcome some of the challenges facing the industry.

opinion | BY CSG SENATOR ROB BLACK | March 5, 2026

Problem-solving farmers need supportive government policies

Farming has always come with its risks, but climate change has led to more unpredictable weather patterns and an increased risk of natural disasters. The threat of tariffs from our trading partner to the south has also added extra layers of risk and concern for the industry.

opinion | BY CSG SENATOR ROB BLACK | March 17, 2025

Scrap the overbuild policy to boost broadband infrastructure

Rural infrastructure shortfall has been highlighted by COVID-19

opinion | BY CSG SENATOR ROB BLACK | October 20, 2021

Canadian agriculture in the age of COVID-19

opinion | BY CSG SENATOR ROB BLACK | March 15, 2021

Senators should dig in to a soil-health study

opinion | BY CSG SENATOR ROB BLACK | December 11, 2019