The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-28
Uninspected meat found - public health alert
Certain meat and poultry products from Myanmar were illegally imported and are being recalled due to safety concerns. Read more
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2024-10-28
Walkerton family takes home the 2024 Mapleseed Sheep Pasture Award
They received the award for their excellent pasture management and multi-faceted business. Read more
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2024-10-28
Fostering Mental Health Awareness at Advancing Women in Ag Conference
Strategies for Resilience and Support Read more
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2024-10-28
Canada in Third Spot for Global Wheat Exports
Canada is set to retain its position as the world’s third-largest wheat exporter, with increased yields and global demand, driven by crop resilience and advanced genetics. Read more
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2024-10-28
KAP looking for collaboration in school food program
Manitoba farmers are always looking to support their communities, the organization says Read more
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2024-10-28
Space Meets Agriculture - Innovations for Earth and Mars
The fourth annual Space Ag Conference, blending space exploration with agricultural innovation, drew over 200 attendees to discuss advancements in sustainable farming for Earth and Mars. Read more
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2024-10-28
Innovative start-ups win big at radicle corn value chain challenge
Radicle Growth announces winners of the Corn Value Chain Challenge, spotlighting sustainable solutions that boost demand for corn in eco-friendly industries. Read more
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2024-10-28
Study Shows Weak External Electric Fields May Protect Crops From Infection
Research from Dr. Giovanni Sena's group in the Department of Life Sciences highlights an intriguing method to help protect plants from pathogen attacks using weak electric fields. Read more
2024-10-28
Harnessing Plant Odors to Revolutionize Sustainable Agriculture
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are essential airborne signals or odors that enable plants to communicate with other organisms and plants across short and long distances. A key aspect of this... Read more
2024-10-28
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits North Carolina to Highlight Federal Resources Available to Help Farmers, Families and Communities Recover From Hurricane Helene
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear firsthand from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and... Read more
2024-10-28
Organizations Join Forces to Support Indigenous Agri-food Innovation: National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Partners With Bioenterprise Canada
Bioenterprise, Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine, and the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF), are partnering to support Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities. Read more
2024-10-28
AgConnect Restructures to Drive Agriculture in Chester County and the Region
Chester County’s focus on the importance of agriculture and agriculture economic development has led to a strategic restructure and partnership with the Chester County Economic Development Council. Read more