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UN warns of climate change impact on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries
Women who run farms and rural households in poor countries suffer more from climate change and are discriminated against as they try to adapt to other sources of income in times of crisis, the United ...
Mar 05, 2024

Canadian University receiving $475K to support agri-food startups and entrepreneurs
The federal government is allocating over $475,000 towards an innovation hub supporting agri-food startups and entrepreneurs.York University's YSpace is getting the funding and plans to use it on its ...
Mar 05, 2024

'It's priceless': Sask. farmers happy for large snowfall
You may have heard a large sigh of relief across Saskatchewan over the weekend.While most people weren't happy to see the large amount of snow most of the province received, the same can't be said for...
Mar 04, 2024

Alberta planning to invest $125M in drought and flood protection program
The Government of Alberta plans to invest $125 million over the next five years in a new Drought and Flood Protection Program.It's designed to help vulnerable municipalities and Indigenous communities...
Mar 04, 2024

Multiple Sask. communities receive over 30 cm of snow during weekend storm
To say there was a lot of snow over the weekend across Saskatchewan would be an understatement.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, multiple communities received over 30 cm with some of...
Mar 04, 2024

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday February 29, 2024
Canadian pulses are some of the most sustainable crops in the world, and a national group is looking to back that up with even more data.Pulse Canada is asking chickpea growers to participate in a sur...
Feb 29, 2024

Listen: Canola nutrient requirements
A successful canola crop needs a lot of nitrogen, which is why nitrogen gets most of the attention.That same successful crop also depends on phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and micronutrients. Alice Mc...
Feb 28, 2024

Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Delegates at the annual meeting of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture asked for the interest-free portion of Advance Payment Program moved back up to $350,000.Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence...
Feb 28, 2024

Meadow Lake ag dealership to relocate to RM for more space
A City of Meadow Lake agricultural machinery dealership is relocating to the RM of Meadow Lake to have more room to grow. RM CAO Richard Levesque said the dealership, Meadow Power and Equipment Ltd., ...
Feb 28, 2024

Developing ingredients for new snack and food options
The creation of new food products from agricultural crops could open new doors for allergy-sensitive individuals.The ingredients created by Avena Foods will refine specialty-milled oat and pulse flour...
Feb 27, 2024