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"Some of the farmers are doing and many more things mentioned above in Australia to s…"

Bristow replied Jan 6, 2011 to Produce import replacement

4 Jan 8, 2011
Reply by Kevin Stewart

"Above Video ring a bell."

Bristow replied Dec 31, 2010 to Codex Alimentarious and Nuticide

12 Jan 13, 2011
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12 Jan 13, 2011
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"Well its too late now, its US law. If any country refuses to go by the rules they ar…"

Bristow replied Dec 29, 2010 to Codex Alimentarious and Nuticide

12 Jan 13, 2011
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"While you were busy shopping for your Chistmas gifts, your neighbour south of the bo…"

Bristow replied Dec 29, 2010 to Codex Alimentarious and Nuticide

12 Jan 13, 2011
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"Because simple is not in the public servants vocabulary. Its take over time again. T…"

Bristow replied Dec 22, 2010 to OFA: Bette Jean Crews Discusses Priorities. What Do You Want Done?

5 Dec 22, 2010
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"Yes boards are very help to the people they serve, the government love them because…"

Bristow replied Dec 15, 2010 to EASTER CALLS OUT FARM LEADERS

5 Dec 17, 2010
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"In the video it shows a food CoOp been raided by the police with gun drawn. But this…"

Bristow replied Dec 15, 2010 to Codex Alimentarious and Nuticide

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"Is American producted food Amercian produced food or repacked food from another coun…"

Bristow replied Dec 12, 2010 to OFA: Bette Jean Crews Discusses Priorities. What Do You Want Done?

5 Dec 22, 2010
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Key International Export Markets See Significant Agri-Food Volume Increase

Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco, three of Saskatchewan's key international markets, saw significant increases in provincial agri-food exports in 2023 over, the previous year. "The increase in exports to important international markets like Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco are yet another example of our agriculture sector's resiliency and dedication to providing reliable, high-quality agri-food products worldwide," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Numbers like these showcase the success we are seeing through our presence in world markets and building key relationships with our partners across the globe." Exports to Algeria had the third-highest increase in volume among Saskatchewan's top markets at 1,232,110 tonnes, or over 69 per cent. Algeria is Saskatchewan's fourth-leading market in volume with the top export commodities being durum and lentils. Indonesia's export numbers had a similar rise with an over 62 per cent increase in volume. Indonesia rose to Saskatchewan's sixth-

Supporting Research and Innovation in Agriculture with Funding for 101 New Projects

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $16.3 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 101 projects under the Research and Innovation Program over the next three years, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. “Folks around the world are looking for more sustainable agri-food products and I know our producers can deliver,” said MacAulay. “By investing in research and innovation across the value chain, we can address current and future challenges and help make sure the sector remains resilient, competitive, and efficient.” The funding will go towards research and capacity building to accelerate innovation in agriculture in Manitoba, supporting companies that are leading innovative research and putting Manitoba at the forefront of sustainable agriculture research. “Research and innovation drives growth and economic de

Low to Moderate Risk of Significant Spring Flooding for Manitoba

Manitoba is facing just a low to moderate risk of significant spring flooding this year, according to the provincial Hydrological Forecast Centre. With normal- to below-normal soil moisture at freeze-up and well-below-normal to above-normal winter precipitation for most Manitoba basins, the March Flood Outlook report on Tuesday said the risk of significant spring flooding is low to moderate for most Manitoba basins. Water levels are expected to remain below dikes and community or individual flood protection levels. The spring flooding risk is low for the Red River and tributaries, low to moderate for the Assiniboine River and tributaries and the Interlake region including the Icelandic and Fisher rivers; and generally low for the Souris, Qu’Appelle, Rat, Roseau, Pembina, Saskatchewan and Churchill river basins, and the Whiteshell Lakes region. Most Manitoba lake levels are normal to below normal and forecasted to remain within their operating range after the spring runoff, the out

Potato planting in peril: Irish farmers face uncertain future amidst wet weather woes

In a concerning turn for the Irish potato industry, farmers across the nation are grappling with a pressing dilemma due to unrelenting rainfalls. The situation has left them in a state of uncertainty, as they question whether planting their crops this year is a feasible option, as Louise Walsh reports in a news story published on breakingnews.ie.

CPMA announces the 2024 PFP participants

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is proud to announce 20 rising stars who will participate in the 2024 Passion for Produce (PFP) program in Vancouver.

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