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• Janek Bartel says Seed Testing is Becoming Revolutionized

  23-10-2024 20:28 via farms.com
  Janek Bartel has established himself as a forward-thinking seed analyst, known for embracing new technologies and challenging conventional approaches in the industry. His curiosity and drive for innovation have led him to explore areas that push the boundaries of seed testing, especially through advancements in multispectral imaging.This adaptability and vision are central to Bartel’s approach. He believes that as cutting-edge technologies from industries like medicine and life sciences be
  
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• Perception of Canadian Food System Seeing Some Erosion

  23-10-2024 20:24 via farms.com
  Public trust in the Canadian agrifood sector remains strong, but an increasing number of consumers still believe the domestic food system is on the wrong track, according to new research from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI). Released Wednesday, the research shows that only 31% of Canadians believe the food system is on the right track, a three-point drop from last year. At the same time, 29% of those surveyed said they believe the system is headed in the wrong direction. It marks t
  
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• Canadian farmland prices keep growing

  23-10-2024 20:16 via farms.com
  They may not have yet entered the same stratosphere as the Vancouver or Toronto housing market, but prices for farmland in Western Canada keep climbing.In Farm Credit Corp.’s recent mid-year farm values review, the year-over-year increase in average price did not rise at the same pace as the previous two years. High borrowing rates (higher than conventional mortgages for urban residential properties) and low commodity prices might have suggested a more sluggish market.However, FCC chief ec
  
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• Organizations join forces to support Indigenous agri-food innovation

  23-10-2024 16:04 via farms.com
  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.
  
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• Post-secondary education consortium joins Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine

  23-10-2024 16:01 via farms.com
  eCampusOntario, a not-for-profit consortium of Ontario post-secondary institutions, is partnering with Bioenterprise Canada to support innovation, collaboration and technology for start-up businesses and entrepreneurs. 
  
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• As the marketplace turns

  23-10-2024 15:57 via farms.com
  As the seasons change, so does the marketplace. Your passion for producing food also needs to keep up with population demographics which are changing fast.   
  
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• Telling Ontario’s edible hort story

  23-10-2024 15:55 via farms.com
  Many of you may have noticed that the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) has been much more vocal in our public-facing communications about our sector. This is driven by increased public and media scrutiny of agriculture and food production, as well as the need for broader general understanding of where food comes from, how it’s produced and why it’s so important that we don’t lose the ability to feed ourselves. 
  
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• Global leaders recognize importance of agricultural innovation

  23-10-2024 15:53 via farms.com
  Agricultural innovations can address many of the world's most pressing problems.
  
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• Map: Survey Shows Low DON Levels in 2024 Ontario Corn Crop

  23-10-2024 15:50 via farms.com
  An annual survey conducted by the province suggests few vomitoxin concerns with this year’s Ontario corn crop. 
  
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• Ag Canada Trims 2023-24, 2024-25 Canola Ending Stocks

  23-10-2024 15:48 via farms.com
  Agriculture Canada has trimmed its 2024-25 canola ending stocks estimate from last month amid tighter beginning stocks. 
  
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• Bank of Canada Delivers ‘Super-Sized’ Rate Cut

  23-10-2024 15:47 via farms.com
  Amid a falling national inflation rate, the Bank of Canada has delivered a so-called super-sized interest rate reduction. 
  
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• Corn harvest jumps by almost 20 percent in one week

  23-10-2024 14:33 via farms.com
  National corn harvest progress increased by almost 20 percent in seven days
  
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• Manitoba signs onto National School Food Program

  23-10-2024 14:29 via farms.com
  Schools have the autonomy to purchase their own food
  
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• Agri-Food Innovation Expo 2024 - Keynote Speakers Announced

  23-10-2024 13:59 via farms.com
  The Agri-Food Innovation Expo in Lethbridge, Alberta (Nov 26-28) brings industry leaders and businesses together to foster innovation, growth, and a sustainable agri-food future.
  
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• New HORSCH dealer in Saskatchewan

  23-10-2024 13:29 via farms.com
  The partnership will allow Saskatchewan farmers more access to more global ag machinery brands.
  
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• A Message from Our Executive Director: Fall 2024

  23-10-2024 12:57 via farms.com
  At this time of year, our attention as an industry shifts from the long days of harvesting crops to marketing this year’s production and planning for the next growing season. Based on current estimates, it looks like this year’s average provincial pulse crop yields will be higher than 2023 and 2021, and higher than the most recent five-year average. We know that dryness and high temperatures in July reduced pulse yields in some areas, with the south and southwest parts of the provinc
  
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• Cattle producers need tailored risk management support: SARM

  23-10-2024 12:56 via farms.com
  Agriculture in Saskatchewan plays a lead role in economic stability and environmental sustainability, it’s the fabric of rural communities, says the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities.SARM says it shares the responsibility of ensuring producers are given the opportunity to succeed. One in eight jobs in Saskatchewan is tied to agriculture, underscoring how deeply it affects the vibrance of rural economics, SARM says.“Producers play a pivotal role in the fabric of our pro
  
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• Mentorship program helps develop new farmers

  23-10-2024 12:54 via farms.com
  Young farmers have until the end of October to sign up for a mentorship program to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their farm businesses.Eligible farmers from across the four western provinces can apply to be part of the Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network to develop their business skills, improve their financial literacy and meet other young farmers, said Tori Ames, network co-ordinator.The program began in British Columbia in 2013 and expanded to the three Prai
  
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• Almanac and WiseConn Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Expand AI-Enabled Smart Irrigation Access for Farmers

  23-10-2024 12:52 via farms.com
  While farmers can't control the weather, they can transform one of farming's most labor-intensive elements—irrigation—into a precise, data-driven operation. Unlike conventional systems, smart irrigation leverages advanced technology to optimize water usage, resulting in sustainable practices with healthier crops and a higher return on investment (ROI).Almanac has partnered with WiseConn to integrate their irrigation management solutions into its broader agricultural technology platfo
  
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• Producers will be paid for most of what’s owed by Global Food and Ingredients

  23-10-2024 12:48 via farms.com
  Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Global Food and Ingredients Inc. (GFI) will be compensated for the majority of their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program.Following a review, CGC determined that there were 29 eligible claims totaling $2.661 million for unpaid deliveries to Global Food and Ingredients.The company had $2 million in security available so individual payments will be prorated meaning producers will receive
  
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