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"I really don't think the average person in Toronto thinks about farming. What about…"

Roadrunner replied Dec 17, 2010 to Canadians Have Positive Perceptions of Farming. Do you agree? Why?

4 Jan 7, 2011
Reply by Dale Ketcheson

"It appears that a frustrated farmer developed this cartoon using some simple softwar…"

Roadrunner replied Nov 27, 2010 to Wheat Marketing Western Style Cartoon -- What do you think?

3 Nov 27, 2010
Reply by Daryl

"Good work John."

Roadrunner replied Oct 18, 2010 to Petition to Fast Track Cattlemen's BSE Class Action Suit.

12 Jan 6, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

"It is hard to compete Taste for Taste with memories of meals/produce/onions in the p…"

Roadrunner replied Sep 9, 2010 to Where Has The Flavour Gone?

14 Sep 9, 2010
Reply by Roadrunner

"Looks like OFA is going to fight this change in price.... OFA: Government Can't Re…"

Roadrunner replied Jul 14, 2010 to Solar Prices Drop -- Blood Pressure Rises

15 Jul 21, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"Identity Preserved soybeans have offered us some pretty good premiums and made us so…"

Roadrunner replied Jul 9, 2010 to AgVisionTV: Are you part of an AgriFood Value Chain? What good marketing ideas do you see in Ontario?

2 Jul 9, 2010
Reply by Roadrunner

"A little different than the Pigeon King....the government is the customer and they d…"

Roadrunner replied Jul 9, 2010 to Solar Prices Drop -- Blood Pressure Rises

15 Jul 21, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"Looks like the price drop is slowing down everyone who was looking at putting a sola…"

Roadrunner replied Jul 9, 2010 to solar panels

6 Jul 9, 2010
Reply by Roadrunner

"We should get these meters for the solar panels people are putting....maybe they rea…"

Roadrunner replied Jun 29, 2010 to Smart Meters and high consumption

21 Jan 5, 2012
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"Politicians and thier own self interest???? Wayne, have you met any that don't thin…"

Roadrunner replied Jun 20, 2010 to Political stick handling gone bad

5 Jun 20, 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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