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Cycling rice and shrimp farming in Vietnam important for food security

Cycling rice and shrimp farming in Vietnam important for food security

Scientists’ findings important for Mekong Delta farmers
Canola Council reports on 2019, highlighting strength of value chain partnership

Canola Council reports on 2019, highlighting strength of value chain partnership

At the Canola Council of Canada’s (CCC) Annual General Meeting earlier this week, president Jim Everson presented the 2019 annual report: Partnership with Purpose.

Viruses: An eye on the big picture

Dr. Julie Brassard has a passion for viruses. Viruses are tiny organisms that can make you sick in a matter of hours. She is part of a team of researchers that helps us better understand viruses.
Conservative shadow Minister of Ag visits Yorkton

Conservative shadow Minister of Ag visits Yorkton

Prairie farmers are a disgruntled lot these days, and they want the federal government to step up to make things better. That was the message a small gathering gave John Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Helping farmers cope with stress

Helping farmers cope with stress

Innovation Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, is asking technology entrepreneurs to develop a way for farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers to monitor their mental health.
CAFA learning event covers stress

CAFA learning event covers stress

It’s difficult to give advice if you don’t know what to say.
Province proclaims Agriculture Literacy Month

Province proclaims Agriculture Literacy Month

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed March 1-31, 2020, as Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan.
Hints on tracking ag commodity prices

Hints on tracking ag commodity prices

‘The Wild Oats Grain Marketing Seminar’ was held in Yorkton Feb. 27. For those attending the one-day event, it was an opportunity to pick up some information and techniques that can be an asset for farmers looking to improve their marketing.

Do you have a nose for picking—the best apples?

Fall is a beautiful time of year to wander grocery stores aisles, filled with the smell of freshly picked apples from Canadian orchards. Smelling apples is part of the job for Dr.
Action needed as anniversary of China canola trade dispute approaches

Action needed as anniversary of China canola trade dispute approaches

As the first anniversary of China’s decision to block imports of Canadian canola approaches, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is calling on the federal government to resolve the dispute and to support industry diversification efforts.
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