Reading Time: 4 minutes Canadian Cattle Association review and potential reset were the focus of a two-day meeting of nine provincial beef associations.
Canadian cattle groups look to renew national organization
Food waste costs Canadian farmers, agri-food companies in hidden ways
Reading Time: 2 minutes Reducing food waste could mean savings for farmers and agri-food businesses — but it may demand more accountability said two experts at the at the Humane Canada One Health One Welfare Conference in Ottawa.
Rogers’ satellite-to-mobile service goes live nationwide
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Reading Time: < 1 minute Canada’s Rogers Communications launched Rogers Satellite on Tuesday, a direct satellite-to-mobile service, allowing users to remain connected in highly remote areas of the country.
India’s winter crops set for record as soil moisture soars
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Indian farmers have ramped up planting of winter crops including wheat, rapeseed (canola) and chickpea, putting the country on track for record acreage as abundant soil moisture enables cultivation even in typically rainfed areas that often remain fallow.
Trump unveils $12 billion aid package for farmers hit by trade war
Reading Time: 2 minutes U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a $12 billion aid package for American farmers, the latest government effort to shore up a key political constituency hurt by the financial fallout from his trade policies.
Canadian agricultural groups demand no changes to CUSMA
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canadian agricultural groups urge the government to keep CUSMA unchanged, stressing its vital role in food security and economic stability.
Survey looks to gauge whether producers are aware of free agronomic tools and where producer funds are going
Reading Time: 2 minutes Survey looks to gauge whether producers are aware of free agronomic tools and where producer funds are going
Greek farmers block borders, airport and roads in protest at delayed EU funds
Reading Time: 2 minutes Protesting Greek farmers closed an airport on the island of Crete, blocked roads and border crossings and hurled rocks at police during a nationwide demonstration on Monday triggered by funding delays.
Trump to unveil $12 billion aid package for farmers hit by trade war
Reading Time: < 1 minute U.S. President Donald Trump will unveil a $12 billion aid package for American farmers affected by his trade policies on Monday, two White House officials said.
World food prices fall for third month in November, UN’s FAO says
Reading Time: 2 minutes World food commodity prices fell for a third consecutive month in November, with all major staple foods except cereals showing a decline, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said.
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