The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-07-11
Basis and Options
Basis, the difference between a cash price and a futures price, is commonly calculated and discussed with futures as the focus and the nearby contract prices as the default for discussion. For... Read more
2022-07-11
CCA rebrands as Canadian Cattle Association
Formerly, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association was officially rebranded to better include all aspects of the industry. Read more
2022-07-11
Nutrition Throughout Pregnancy for Sheep Flocks
Feeding the sheep flock is a critical aspect of sheep production and management. Good nutrition influences the overall health status of the entire flock, as well as the growth performance of lambs.... Read more
2022-07-11
2022 inductees announced for the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Toronto, ON – The lasting legacy of four Canadian agricultural leaders will shine even brighter as they become the 2022 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame – Maurice Delage, Mabel... Read more
2022-07-11
Sampling and Shipping Instructions for Microbial Analysis of Agricultural Water
Read and follow these instructions completely before collecting your sample. Read more
2022-07-11
US chicken price-fixing—not guilty
Last week’s result finds five current and former employees of Pilgrim’s Pride not guilty, after having already dropping charges against executives with Perdue Farms, Tyson Foods, Koch Foods, Case... Read more
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2022-07-11
Albertans Encouraged to Use One of Four Options for Reporting Wild Pig Sightings
The Alberta Invasive Species Council is encouraging the public to use any of four options for reporting sightings of wild pigs in the province.In May 2021 the Alberta Invasive Species Council, in... Read more
2022-07-10
Phytolon raises US$14.5M to commercialize proprietary colors | Food Business Africa Magazine
ISRAEL - Phytolon, an Israeli food-tech start-up, has raised US$14.5 million in a Series A funding round, led by DSM Ventures.Other investors included Cibus ... Read more
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2022-07-10
Oterra acquires India’s natural ingredient manufacturer Akay Group | Food Business Africa Magazine
INDIA - Oterra, the world's largest natural food color manufacturer, has expanded its presence in the natural ingredient market with the acquisition of ... Read more
mergers & acquisitions supplier news & innovations
2022-07-10
Mycorena expands into alt dairy applications, develops mycoprotein-based butter prototype | Food Business Africa Magazine
SWEDEN - Mycorena, a producer of Fungi-based alternative protein for the food industry, claims to have made the first mycoprotein butter prototype marking a ... Read more
plant-based foods supplier news & innovations
2022-07-09
Police said pigs stolen from Stratford farm
Theft of 44 pigs reported from Stratford, Ontario farm, though it may have occurred months ago. Read more
2022-07-09
Equity Group partners CFAO Group to support farmers increase their outputs | Food Business Africa Magazine
KENYA – Equity Group, a financial service holding company, has partnered with CFAO Kenya Ltd and CFAO Agri Limited (CFAO Group) to provide farmers with 80 p ... Read more
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