Russia is using food as a weapon of war, one designed to compel Ukraine and its allies to cave to Russian demands for the open export of its own grain […] Read more
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Opinion: What happens when the grain deal fails?
Economic and political unrest abroad will affect Canadians
Editorial: Nutrition often the forgotten element in food security
It’s rare that an international report actually advocates for animal agriculture. Raising animals for food is often blamed as a cause of climate change and environmental degradation, and is viewed […] Read more
U.S. researchers uncover emerging Holstein genetic defect
Affected recumbency calves unable to stand after birth
The North American dairy breeding sector is providing early-stage advice to protect herds against a newly discovered and potentially fatal genetic defect affecting Holstein calves. The first official word on […] Read more
New technique analyzes nutritional compounds in crops
Science Notes: Fruits, vegetables analyzed using mass spectrometry
Anthocyanins are compounds related to the colour of plants. They also have beneficial effects on human health and are used as supplements. There are various species of anthocyanins in plants […] Read more
New research will look at dairy welfare and technology
The use of artificial intelligence to help farmers improve dairy animal care will be studied on Ontario and Quebec farms
A new research collaboration at McGill University and the University of Quebec in Montreal will explore the role of artificial intelligence in promoting dairy cattle welfare. The project aims to […] Read more
AgScape continues to evolve and thrive in the classroom
Organization continues successful reach into school boards across the province
AgScape grew from strength to strength throughout the pandemic, and its trajectory continues to climb. “After so many years of work and assembling a group of talented individuals, we’re being […] Read more
Olymel plant closure affects Ontario pork producers
Ontario Pork pushes for increased provincial processing capacity
The closure of another Ontario-accessible hog processing plant is raising concerns in the province’s pig sector. Olymel, the protein arm of Sollio Co-operative, on April 14 announced the Vallee-Jonction, Que., […] Read more
Pork sector shows cross-border anxiety on meat labelling
American pork producers also nervous on VCOOL, U.S. industry reps say
Hog producers in Iowa and Minnesota aren’t pleased with U.S. changes to meat labelling that could have spillover effects into Canada, representatives told Manitoba Pork’s gathered membership in mid-April. “As […] Read more
Province backs off on three-lot severance proposal
In a joint statement today, the leadership of 14 Ontario agricultural organizations said they “are pleased to find common ground with the Ontario government in respect to protecting farmland under […] Read more
Demand for Canadian wheat rebounds in some Asian markets
Ukraine grain exports reduced by ‘difficult logistics’
Canadian wheat is making inroads in a variety of Asian markets as Ukraine’s presence abates, according to a Ukrainian brokerage firm. Ukraine exported 8.4 million tonnes of the cereal crop […] Read more