Glacier FarmMedia – The federal government has announced $7.3 million for Cereals Canada research and market development. The funding was announced Oct. 15 by Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid, on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Lawrence MacAulay, at the industry group’s pasta lab in Winnipeg. “Our government is building on our long legacy […] Read more
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Farmers urged to make sure decision-makers hear them
Farmers need the best lobbyists to get up close and personal with the politicians, regulators, officials, presidents, vice-presidents and regional managers who affect their lives. The good thing is that they’re cheap. As discussed in a story on page 15 in this week’s paper, the head of CropLife Canada says that farmers are the best […] Read more
VIDEO: Programs established to strengthen vulnerable African farms
GLEN LEA, Man. — Western Canadian farmers suffered from droughts, floods and other volatile weather in recent years, but the impact can be even greater in parts of the world where farmers are poor, have few modern tools, and are coping with already-ravaged land. “Producing enough food for your family and your community becomes significantly […] Read more
