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Specialized cellular compartments discovered in bacteria
Science Notes: Discovery of bacterial “organs” could pave the way for a new generation of antibiotics
Researchers at McGill University have discovered bacterial organelles involved in gene expression, suggesting that bacteria may not be as simple as once thought. This finding could offer new targets for […] Read more
Opinion: Technology changes – but adoption barriers don’t
Farmers are still waiting for companies to explain their new technology proposition
The capabilities of digital technologies change regularly, but how developers speak about adoption in the ag-sector doesn’t. The rhetoric and questions posed are the same as those asked several years […] Read more
Zimbabwe says foreign white farmers can apply to get back seized land
Harare | Reuters — Foreign white farmers settled in Zimbabwe whose land was seized under Robert Mugabe can apply to get it back and will be offered land elsewhere if […] Read more
An unclear Clean Fuel Standard
Farmers wary of potential for lost acres, inadequate credit system
Canada’s Clean Fuel Standard act – intended to achieve a reduction of 30 million tonnes of annual greenhouse gas emissions in fuel and energy – includes restrictions on land use […] Read more
WTO committee looks at COVID-19 farm measures
Some regions bumped their agricultural subsidies during the pandemic
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada and other countries are calling for more transparency of farm measures taken by members during COVID-19. During a July 28 meeting of the World Trade Organization’s […] Read more
Editorial: Seeds of mystery
There’s been much made of the arrival in the mailboxes of Canadians and Americans of mystery plant material and seeds from China and other countries in that region. There are […] Read more
Finding farmland in Ontario’s north
It’s believed there are up to three million acres of Class 2, 3 and 4 land in the north that could be farmed
The economics of modern agriculture have rekindled interest in pushing long-abandoned farms in northeastern Ontario into production. Millions of acres considered part of the fertile Northern Clay Belt remain largely […] Read more
A new utensil for agriculture vocabulary and training
Agriculture vocabulary guide and videos launched to better the understanding of agriculture
A new website, Utensil.ca, has launched to help farmers and agriculture industry members better understand the vast aspects of the agriculture industry while also providing an opportunity for professional development. […] Read more
Canadian cannabis retailers poised to merge
High Tide, Meta Growth to create biggest weed retailer
Two major Canadian cannabis sellers are poised to create the largest pot retailer in the country by revenue. Calgary retailer High Tide Inc., which operates the Canna Cabana chain of […] Read more
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