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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Oct 30, 2024 | 2:36 PM

A Saskatchewan manufacturer of direct seeding solutions has announced an addition to its board of directors.

Michael Hoffort spent 35 years at Farm Credit Canada and becoming its president/CEO and full board member for eight years until 2022.

He holds a designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and has served on numerous boards such as STARS Air Ambulance and Special Olympics Saskatchewan. He is also a member of the senate at the University of Regina, representing the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists.

Hoffort said SeedMaster’s precision seeding technology contributes to improved farm production, profitability and sustainability through enhanced soil health.

“With a goal of continuous growth and advancement of its product line, I look forward to contributing in any way possible to SeedMaster’s success and the farmers they serve,” he said.

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SeedMaster was founded in 1991 by industry innovator Norbert Beaujot. The company welcomed its first board of directors in 2020. The current board of directors includes Beaujot, Board Chair Larry Hilworth, Alanna Koch, Bob Dumur and Greg Andrukow.

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Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) continued its strong support for the North American agri-food trading system.

CAFTA attended the Tri-National Agricultural Accord meetings in Arlington, VA, to reinforce its strong support for the North American agri-food trading system.

CAFTA President Greg Northey said the delegation emphasized its commitment to the North American agri-food trading framework.

“Particularly as we approach the 2026 CUSMA Review and with the U.S. presidential election on the horizon, it is critical to hear directly from our U.S. and Mexican partners,” Northey said.

CAFTA’s delegation included representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association, the National Cattle Feeders Association, the Canadian Sugar Institute, the Canadian Canola Growers Association, the Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, CropLife Canada, the Canadian Pork Council and Pulse Canada.

They met with U.S. and Mexican counterparts, along with government officials from all three countries, to advocate for a unified trading structure across the continent.

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Maple Leaf Foods launched eco-conscious ‘Grow Your Own Greens’ challenge to celebrate its third annual Little Changes Day

Nov. 7 marks the third annual event, established to celebrate Maple Leaf Foods’ carbon neutral anniversary and encourage Canadians to partake in their own sustainability journey, by integrating eco-friendly habits into everyday routines.

A recent survey from Maple Leaf Foods reveals 94 per cent of all Canadians care about protecting the environment and 84 per cent agree that working together is important to turn the tide of climate change, yet many don’t know where to start to make a difference.

Maple Leaf Foods started Little Changes Day to inspire Canadians with simple and fun resources to help jumpstart Canadians’ eco-friendly habits.

This year, the ‘Grow Your Own Greens’ challenge was developed in partnership with Earth Rangers, the kids’ conservation organization.

The Earth Rangers App teaches families about the importance of sustainable farming practices including growing your own greens using kitchen scraps, creating outdoor planters using recycled materials and indoor planting using the best types of planters, soil, and veggies that grow best inside.

The Future Farmer Mission is available now, and the Grow Your Own Greens Challenge launches on Nov. 7. Both are accessible for free through the  Earth Rangers App.

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