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Wild breed shows potential for developing drought-resistant potato: researcherFederal scientists in Atlantic Canada are trying to develop a new breed of potato that is better adapted to growing conditions brought on by climate change.EnvironmentMay 20
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Over half of Canadians worry about climate change’s impact on food: surveyAt 48.1 per cent, Quebec had the highest percentage of people who considered the environment impact of their food choices and Saskatchewan had the lowest at 26.4 per cent.EnvironmentAug 15, 2023
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Canada’s food industry making adjustments amid large bird flu outbreakThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency says this has been an unprecedented year globally for avian flu, or bird flu as it's also known.HealthApr 11, 2022
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Drought outlook tool first of its kind in Canada to predict conditions 30 days in advanceAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada is hoping to give farmers a glimpse into the future with a new drought outlook tool.EnvironmentJun 28, 2021
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How the coronavirus pandemic could change meat processing in CanadaSome producers and industry organizations want more small meat processing plants, rather than having the vast majority of product come from two facilities.CanadaMay 10, 2020
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Sask. scientists solve mystery and discover new insect species in canola cropsA newly discovered insect species isn't believed to be harmful to canola crops but scientists say they will need to study it further.CanadaFeb 26, 2019
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Snow may have city slickers complaining, but Manitoba farmers happy with snow packWhile the City of Winnipeg digs out from the latest dump of snow, farmers around them are happy to see the amount of moisture this year.EnvironmentFeb 5, 2019
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Canadian livestock producers now able to apply for tax relief because of drought conditionsDrought conditions stretching from British Columbia through to Quebec have led to a shortage of feed across most of southern parts of Canada and now the federal government is stepping in to offer relief for livestock operators.MoneySep 20, 2018
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Saskatchewan farmers seed more wheat, less canola in 2018Saskatchewan farmers planted more wheat in 2018, but seeded less canola, soybeans and other pulse crops.EconomyJun 29, 2018
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Scientists working on new canola varieties to combat clubrootScientists are using the Canadian Light Source to develop new canola varieties that will be resistant to clubroot.ScienceMar 14, 2018
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