In a time when many farmers are facing financial hardship with limited resources from governments, a painting stands as a testament to their resilience.
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U.S. gene edited pig approval a test for Canada’s rules
The gene edit makes the pigs resistant to the tough PRRS virus
A pig gene edited to resist the nasty PRRS virus has been approved for food use in the United States. Approval in Canada will be a test of the country’s new gene editing rules.
Planting season never ends when growing agricultural knowledge
Upcoming field days sure to increase farming insights for reporter
Summer is fast approaching, and as the seasons have changed, so too has my perspective on the ever-evolving agriculture industry.
Reporter’s Notebook: The best story I never wrote
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – There’s a time in every reporter’s career when what would have been a great story slips through their fingers.
Elbows Up unifies country, but trade with U.S. still important
We need the U.S. for several reasons, not the least of which is trade. And agriculture is one of the main beneficiaries of that robust cross-border flow of commodities.
New federal agriculture minister a surprising choice for many
I was as surprised as anyone when Heath MacDonald, Liberal MP for Malpeque in Prince Edward Island, was named federal agriculture minister last week.
Canadian agriculture technology companies mature and grow
I recently attended the Spark event put on by the Grand River Agricultural Society in Elora, Ont. I’ve got to know many of the company founders who were pitching for another $5,000 cheque at the event.
Agricultural impact cannot be understated to the masses
Canadian agriculture is already environmental… it just needs to be shown outside the bubble
Urban centres need to truly appreciate the lifestyle that is afforded to them because of the rural people toiling in the fields.
Passion for growing giants also seen in farmers’ dedication
It takes a lot of passion, energy and knowledge to plant a field full of seeds and turn it into a harvestable crop.
Getting the bigger picture on Canada’s wild pigs
Wild pigs are an undisputed problem in Manitoba and the rest of the Prairies, but not all experts agree on all things related to the invasive species
Wild pigs are an undisputed problem in Manitoba and the rest of the Prairies, but not all experts agree on all things related to the invasive species
