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• Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada

  19-11-2024 16:54 via farms.com
  Every spring, Canadian beekeepers deal with the same unpleasant problem.A percentage of their hives fail to survive the winter — possibly 20 to 40 per cent — so they import queen bees and small nucleus colonies from New Zealand, Australia or Hawaii to replace them.Bee experts from British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec believe there’s another solution to this problem: raise queen bees in Canada and keep them over the winter.Leonard Foster, a University of British Columbia profess
  
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• Prospect of deal with Indonesia promising for agri-food sector

  19-11-2024 16:51 via farms.com
  When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Indonesia counterpart President Prabowo Subianto announced the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement agrifood producers were delighted.Greg Northey, President of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) said they have supported Canada’s efforts to reach agreement on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Indonesia.“With its population of some 275 million people and growing middle class, we see strong
  
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• High protein content in the Canadian wheat crop

  19-11-2024 16:50 via farms.com
  Canadian farmers grew a very good wheat crop this year. That information was shared in the New Wheat Crop Report released by Cereals Canada today.The 2024 report provides a quality and functionality update and highlights Canadian wheat production, according to Dean Dias, chief executive officer at Cereals Canada.“In the 2024-25 crop year, Canada is expected to export 25.4 million tonnes of wheat to over 80 countries, with the quality and protein content that customers expect,” Dias s
  
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• Bringing the international perspective to Ontario

  19-11-2024 14:59 via farms.com
  LRIC’s International Research Advisory Committee (IRAC) gathered in Guelph for two days of meetings on September 25 and 26. This was my first in-person IRAC meeting and I was struck with the vast experience and breadth of knowledge the committee members brought with them. A
  
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• Reducing your farm's cybersecurity risks

  19-11-2024 14:57 via farms.com
  High profile cyberattacks are increasingly making headlines in Canada as criminals target retailers, municipalities, health care providers and critical infrastructure. 
  
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• Prospect of deal with Indonesia promising for Canadian soy

  19-11-2024 14:52 via farms.com
  Friday’s announcement by Prime Minster Justin Trudeau and his Indonesia counterpart President Prabowo Subianto on the substantive conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement is very promising for Canada’s soybean industry. Improved access to this significant and growing market could enable more trade with lower risk for farmers and the soybean value chain depending on the details of the agreement.
  
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• Ag scarce in some Nova Scotia party platforms

  19-11-2024 14:35 via farms.com
  Premier Tim Houston and the Conservatives are focused on healthcare, the economy and affordability
  
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• Fight for Farmland Calls for Immediate Halt to Wilmot Land Assembly Amid Shifting Economic Landscape Following the U.S. Election

  19-11-2024 14:12 via farms.com
  With recent developments in the U.S. following Donald Trump's presidential election win, significant questions are emerging about the future of the controversial Wilmot Land Assembly project. Trump's intentions to roll back subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) battery plants have cast serious doubt over the need for any large-scale industrial project in Wilmot. Economic development leaders who once endorsed the project with certainty, such as Tony La Mantia, President & CEO of the Waterloo Re
  
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• Ontario farmers to gather for annual policy convention

  19-11-2024 14:07 via farms.com
  Farmers from across Ontario will be meeting in Toronto next week for policy discussions, networking and updates on key issues impacting food and farming in the province.
  
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• Building relationships to get results

  19-11-2024 14:05 via farms.com
  By Drew Spoelstra, President, Ontario Federation of AgricultureIt’s been a year since I was chosen to lead the Ontario Federation of Agriculture as its president, and as we prepare for our annual general meeting next week, it’s a good time to reflect on what’s been a busy 12 months in this new role.
  
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• Lana Popham back as B.C. ag minister

  19-11-2024 12:41 via farms.com
  Lana Popham returns as B.C. ag’s voice in the legislature
  
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• Red Sun Farms expands distribution centre in Calgary

  19-11-2024 12:22 via farms.com
  Red Sun Farms is expanding its distribution center in Calgary Alberta, strengthening its commitment to better serving customers throughout western Canada and the west coast. The new facility, strategically located to support efficient logistics and delivery, features 40,000 square feet of multi-temp rooms, storage and packaging capabilities. 
  
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• $6.6 Million Grant From John Deere will Help Feed Americans Facing Hunger

  19-11-2024 12:13 via farms.com
  Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) today announced a $6.6 million, three-year commitment of unrestricted funding from the John Deere Foundation to Feeding America®. This grant reaffirms John Deere's commitment to hunger relief and supporting communities in need while honoring the work of farmers.
  
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• New uses for pulse starch seen on the horizon

  19-11-2024 11:00 via farms.com
  Protein is normally the focus of pulse production, but research shows value can also be gained from the starch byproductResearchers at the University of Saskatchewan are seeking new uses for pulse starches in the food and biomaterial sectors.Byproduct market research aims to reduce food waste, increase efficiency and add more value to crops grown on the Prairies.While protein is often the goal for pulse crops in Western Canada, starch makes up more of the seed.“When you look at the composi
  
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• Cereals Canada Report Confirms Canada as Key Global Wheat Supplier

  19-11-2024 10:56 via farms.com
  A report Monday from Cereals Canada confirmed Canada’s place as a key global supplier of wheat, both in terms of volume and quality. In its annual New Wheat Crop Report, Cereals Canada said this country is forecast to export 25.4 million total tonnes of wheat in 2024-25, “with the quality and protein content that customers expect.” “This will make Canada the world’s third largest exporter of wheat, and the top exporter of high quality, high protein wheat,
  
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• Why Agricultural Literacy is Crucial for Food Security and Informed Policy

  19-11-2024 10:51 via farms.com
  “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – Benjamin FranklinGood government is reflected in strong education and healthcare systems, a healthy economy, and stable food systems—all pillars that are deeply intertwined. Most Albertans do not understand the role that the agriculture industry has in each of the pillars, their lives, as well as the maintenance of secure and successful nations.So, what about agriculture literacy?In 2023-2024, Alberta had approximately 8
  
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• Farm women face old challenges

  19-11-2024 10:47 via farms.com
  When Statistics Canada released its demographic snapshot of agriculture following the 2021 census, there was a note of celebration for women.There were 2.3 per cent more female farmers in Canada than in the prior census, the agency said. Over 30 per cent of the nation’s farmers were women. It was the first increase in 30 years, when the agency changed its methodology to allow up to three farm operators to be noted for the same operation.The number of female farmers was rising and the numbe
  
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• Manitoba Canola Growers release 2024 variety trial results

  19-11-2024 10:44 via farms.com
  Farmers across Manitoba and the prairies can now access the results of the 2024 Canola Variety Evaluation Trials, a critical resource for making informed seed selection decisions. Spearheaded by the Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA), this program marks the first year of province-specific program following the discontinuation of the Prairie-wide Canola Performance Trials in 2022.The purpose of the trials is to provide farmers with independent, third-party testing data for commercial cano
  
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• AgSafe Alberta adds final level to FARMERS CARE program

  19-11-2024 10:43 via farms.com
  AgSafe Alberta has added another level to its FARMERS CARE program.Level 4 is now available at AgSafeAB.ca. This free program provides valuable safety information that agricultural producers can navigate at their own pace.All levels of FARMERS CARE cover a wealth of valuable information in a condensed format, avoiding the major time commitment that typically comes with intensive safety courses.“FARMERS CARE is a great way for farmers and ranchers to start building a culture of safety on th
  
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• Autonomous Grain Carts Are Here

  19-11-2024 09:44 via farms.com
  Outrun's autonomous grain cart, launching in 2025, aims to significantly reduce harvest time and increase yields.
  
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