The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-04
National Fishing Week: Minister Issik
“Alberta’s lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams provide a diverse range of angling and fish harvest opportunities. With so many unique angling experiences available across the province, it’s no... Read more
2022-07-04
Ducks Unlimited surpasses conservation targets in Manitoba
Manitoba’s conservation leader helped fight climate change in the past year by working with landowners to protect 49 square kilometres (19 square miles) of wetlands and natural habitat, an area larger... Read more
2022-07-04
Trends in Working Capital
Working capital represents the liquid funds that a business has available to meet short-term financial obligations. The amount of working capital a business has is calculated by subtracting current... Read more
2022-07-04
July is Bison Month!
The National Bison Association (NBA) kicked off National Bison Month today. As part of the celebration, consumers are encouraged to add this uniquely American, delicious, humanely raised, supremely... Read more
2022-07-04
Worker Protection Standard - Summer Reminders
Summer is a busy time for growers with people coming to your operation, visiting the winery, picking up plants at the nursery, or purchasing fresh fruits at the orchard. Read more
2022-07-04
Sask provides 530 thousand dollars to 13 short line railways in the province
The Saskatchewan government has announced grants of 530 thousand dollars to 13 short line railways across the province. Read more
2022-07-04
Keeping the bees buzzing
OFA Director Jenn Doelman provides advice on the role of pollinators and how farmers need support its populations. Read more
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2022-07-02
Iowa Supreme Court reverses itself, making it harder to sue hog confinements
The Iowa Supreme Court on Thursday made it harder for landowners to sue for damages caused by large-scale animal confinements. Read more
2022-07-01
Italy: Worst drought in 70 years paralyzes agriculture
Recent heat waves have paralyzed the rice and corn production around River Po in Northern Italy. Îtaly's farmers association estimates this year's lack of rainfall would cost over €3 billion. Read more
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2022-07-01
Climate Now: How can we feed the world with a warming planet?
As climate change alters our weather systems, how can the agricultural industry adapt to a warming world? Read more
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2022-07-01
Wine and Rum: Angolan producers thrive domestically and eye up the global market
With a soil and climate that allow two harvests a year, Angola’s Velho do Bero vineyard in Namibe Province is an example of how growers are meeting demand on the domestic market. In Benguela Province,... Read more
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