The Russians are coming. It might not be in the form of refurbished T-62 tanks, buzzing Iranian drones and hopeless waves of convict conscripts, but Russia is continuing its assault upon global grain markets in which we were once comfortably numb to competition. “We hear from customers, ‘Russian quality is getting better,’ ” Cereals Canada’s […] Read more
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Opposition to gene edited crops ‘getting weaker’
Researcher says public is likely to accept gene editing technology because of its beneficial applications for public health
WINNIPEG — The amount of money and human resources directed at gene edited crops is staggering, says Kevin Folta, a University of Florida plant scientist. China, India and other nations are dumping billions into the technology in efforts to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. “Colleagues of mine who are over there (China), their labs are […] Read more
Inability to measure sustainability hinders action: McCain
Maple Leaf Foods president says farmers and corporations frustrated over the inability to measure sustainable farming
OTTAWA — Farmers hear a lot of talk about sustainability but that’s often all they witness — talk, but not much walk. It’s a frustration not only for farmers but also the commercial powers that see potential in sustainable agriculture but an inability to get it recognized. To Maple Leaf Foods’ president and chief executive officer […] Read more
VIDEO: Sustainability apathy high: McCain
OTTAWA — The public says it cares about climate change, but won’t pay for it in money or bother. Canada’s food, agriculture and farming industries need to accept that failure as their own, says the head of Maple Leaf Foods. “They care, but they’re not motivated by it,” said Michael McCain, who pushed his company […] Read more
Farmers promised easy Clean Fuel Regulations process
Industry says producers selling canola into new market will require only declaration that the crop was grown in Canada
SASKATOON — Selling canola into the market created by Canada’s new Clean Fuel Regulations will not be onerous, according to a crush industry executive. “A lot of work has been done by the industry and the grower associations to try and make it as streamlined as possible,” Brian Conn, vice-chair of the Canadian Oilseed Processors […] Read more
International pressures challenge pulse growers
Producers urged to pay closer attention to the rest of the world because their global market clout is not what it once was
Canada is losing its impact on global pulse markets, producers attending a Saskatchewan Pulse Growers meeting in Humboldt, Sask., late last month were told. Chuck Penner, president of LeftField Commodity Research, said farmers must pay more attention to the rest of the world. “We are kind of past the stage now where Canada is the […] Read more
Canola sector anticipates major biofuel boom
The biofuel industry could drive canola demand into uncharted territory in the coming decade, says one industry expert. “The capacity of crush could grow from 11.3 million metric tonnes today to 18 million metric tonnes in three or four years,” said Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association. Vervaet was among the […] Read more
Compaction can put you in a hard spot
It’s easier and cheaper to farm to prevent or reduce soil compaction than trying to fix the damage once it’s done
Soil compaction is one of the biggest field obstacles farmers face but there are ways to prevent it, says a soil management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture. “Soil compaction is one of those really complicated issues to talk about as an agronomist because ultimately, the only true way we cannot compact the soil is by essentially […] Read more
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Water expert warns of changes in runoff, demand
Canada Research Chair in Water Resources says mountain runoff in the future may come too soon for adequate capture
MEDICINE HAT — It will be increasingly difficult to predict conditions on southern Alberta rivers, according to John Pomeroy, and the University of Saskatchewan professor is confident that there will be changes to mountain runoff in coming years. Pomeroy, who also holds the title of Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change, said […] Read more
