The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-18
Stats Canada report has stocks of most crops down year-over-year
Statistics Canada released its report on stocks of major crops as of July 31. Read more
2024-09-18
Cattle shortage squeezes auctions
Two Saskatchewan livestock auctions have closed this summer, and more could follow as a result of the declining cow herd. Read more
2024-09-18
Driving food and climate solutions in NYC, Kigali, and Baku.
The coming months can make a huge impact on global food systems. Food Tank's Climate Week programming begins on Monday, Sept. 23. Read more
2024-09-18
Explore Food Tank's Fall 2024 Reading Recommendations
A fall reading list featuring books that dive into food systems, labor struggles, and sustainable solutions for today’s eaters. Read more
2024-09-17
Where could ag fit in the fall session of Parliament?
Ag doesn’t typically get much time in the House of Commons Read more
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2024-09-17
BASF introduces Surtain herbicide for field corn growers
The product has a first-of-its-kind solid-encapsulated technology Read more
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2024-09-17
Concerns over USDA’s dairy policy revisions
The American Farm Bureau voices its concerns regarding the USDA’s proposed revisions to milk marketing orders, emphasizing the risk to dairy farmer equity. Read more
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2024-09-17
Budget-Conscious farmers turn to used equipment
Economic challenges lead farmers to seek used tractors and machinery at the U.S.'s largest outdoor farm event, the Farm Progress Show. Read more
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2024-09-16
Creating wind energy using planes, trains and automobiles?
Wind farms are key to a clean energy future, but expansion in green zones faces growing opposition. Wind turbines on buildings, rail lines or airports could be a breath of fresh air. Read more
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2024-09-16
Ghana farmers face worst drought in decades
Eight regions of northern Ghana have been hit by the worst drought in 40 years. Small-scale farmers without insurance are losing their crops. As food shortages looms, the government has made available... Read more
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2024-09-16
Swiss cheesemakers struggle to find dairy workers
Ever dreamed of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German dairy workers are... Read more
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2024-09-16
Serbian farmers battle mining giant Rio Tinto over lithium
Serbian farmers in the Jadar River valley are afraid that a lithium mine could ruin their livelihoods. But the government and mining giant Rio Tinto both defend the project that is supported by the... Read more
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