Agriculture

Acres in Canada have seen some growth, increasing from 76,000 in 2019 to an estimated 93,000 this year.

Farm group says the target is based on an emissions statistic that has a margin of error of minus 35 to plus 40 percent.

Results from one tour estimate spring wheat yields above the five-year average and canola yields slightly below average.

India’s summer (kharif) crop of pulses is likely to fall way short of government expectations, says an analyst.

A poorly maintained dryer loses capacity and fuel efficiency.

Federal employees said they were testing for pesticide residue and nitrates.

Farmers were deeply entrenched on the two sides of the debate, some seeing the monopoly marketer of wheat and barley as the best tool to ensure equal returns for farmers from sales of Canadian grain, while those on the other side wanted the freedom to market to whoever they wanted.

Federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault has chastised Jeremy Cockrill for spreading misinformation by publicly posting a letter accusing federal employees of testing for nitrates.

For the period Aug. 16-22.

Hunters should take extra precautions in high-risk areas as the hunting season gets underway.