Canadian Agriculture
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COP28: Canadian ranchers to argue meat should stay on the menuCanadian cattle farmers will argue at COP28 that meat belongs on people's plates because it's nutritious and because the industry is reducing greenhouse gases, a spokesperson said.EnvironmentNov 30, 2023
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Indoor agriculture has sustainable potential to feed Canada, others, year round: expertsExperts and sector insiders say the indoor agriculture industry has the potential to feed Canadians more reliably and maybe more sustainably.CanadaOct 28, 2022
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Food prices in Canada to rise as Russia invades Ukraine, ‘Europe’s breadbasket’Prices on wheat are soaring as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a key grain exporter in Europe. Expect prices to rise beyond the bakery as a result, experts say.MoneyFeb 24, 2022
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Budget 2021 promises to return some proceeds of carbon price to farmersTodd Lewis, the president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, said he hopes the new programs will be helpful to producers.CanadaApr 20, 2021
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Dalhousie University food security expert warns of COVID-19 effects on agriculture industrySylvain Charlebois says the negative effects of the coronavirus on the ag industry could outlast the pandemic without federal help.CanadaApr 27, 2020
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Canada’s agriculture sector near ‘tipping point’ over blockades, farming federation warnsCanadian Federation of Agriculture represents around 200,000 farm families across the country, specifically cited shortages of propane for heating barns and feed for animals as among the top concerns, particularly for farmers in Eastern Canada.CanadaFeb 25, 2020
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U of S professor says small towns need to save themselvesProf. Ken Coates says small towns will need to find ways to attract new residents and businesses, which they'll need to reverse a troubling demographic trend.CanadaJan 23, 2020
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Dalhousie University’s new robot hopes to ease stress of the agriculture industryThe project is being developed with cost-effective devices and image-processing systems, creating a practical tool for small and medium-sized farms.CanadaNov 13, 2019
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Prairie farmers not in favour of proposed royalty systems: surveyThe results have been released from a seed royalties survey from Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba agricultural producers.CanadaOct 24, 2019
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Environmental activists push back against proposed abattoir in Prince Edward CountyA group of environmental activists believe that Frank Stronach's plan to build an abbatoir in PEC is not in the best interest of the county.CanadaSep 10, 2019
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