The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-30
Crop Pest Update
Insects: Foliar insecticide applications for flea beetles in canola continue, although some canola is advancing through the more vulnerable stages. Flea beetle management has been challenging this... Read more
2022-06-30
New Okanagan Valley wine-producing regions recognized
British Columbians will soon see more local regions highlighted on wine labels with six new areas in the Okanagan Valley being recognized for their grape growing and wine making. Read more
2022-06-30
Canadians need help fighting food inflation
The Dairy Farmers of Canada, one of the most powerful lobby groups in the country, requested another mid-year increase owing to “exceptional circumstances,” without telling us where the data is coming... Read more
2022-06-30
Canadian meat industry pleased to see exemption for ground meats in Health Canada’s final Front-of-Package labelling regulations
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health announced the finalized Front-of-Package labelling regulations, part of the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. In the finalized... Read more
2022-06-30
2021-22 Year-End Financials Show Strength
Saskatchewan's finances strengthened in 2021-22, with higher than forecast revenue. A deficit of $1.47 billion at year-end is a $1.14 billion improvement over the projected deficit in the 2021-22... Read more
2022-06-30
John Deere tractor stars at BigIron auction
The 2013 8235R tractor sold after 125 bids Read more
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2022-06-30
Making life easier for Canadian agri-businesses
That should be included in the Next Policy Framework, a business organization says Read more
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2022-06-30
The CO2 capturing facility
Work begins on Mammoth, the world's largest CO2 direct air capture plant in Iceland. Read more
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2022-06-30
Forecasting July and September
Dr. Simon Atkins provided his predictions to begin the 2022 U.S. Corn Belt Crop Tour Read more
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2022-06-30
Kentucky farmers receive US$3.25M relief fund after tornado damage | Food Business Africa Magazine
USA—Farmers in western Kentucky will receive a one-time assistance payment of US$3.25 million from the Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to help them con ... Read more
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2022-06-30
Mondelez to re-open war-damaged Ukraine plant | Food Business Africa Magazine
UKRAINE—Mondelez International plans to re-open its crisp factory near the Ukraine capital which was closed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The ... Read more
grains, milling, baking & feed
2022-06-30
Global antimicrobial use in animals on a downward trend | Food Business Africa Magazine
GLOBAL—The application of antimicrobials to support animal health has seen a 27% decline between 2016 and 2018, finds a new report by World Organisation for ... Read more
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