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Cargill passes halfway mark on Regina canola crush plant construction

Real Agriculture

Cargill says it has passed the halfway mark on construction of its new canola processing facility located in the Global Transportation Hub west of Regina, Saskatchewan. “The current construction environment is full of unique. Read More

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U.S. demand for canola oil rising, with construction underway on new crush facilities

Real Agriculture

Construction is underway on three of five planned canola crush projects in Saskatchewan, notes Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA), in the interview below. The race is on among canola processing companies to supply growing demand in the U.S.

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The Hard Work of Bringing Kelp to Market

Civil Eats

The Hard Work of Bringing Kelp to Market As seaweed farms develop on both coasts and begin to contribute to America’s blue economy, much depends on infrastructure. billion market. is limited, because there is a need for post-harvest and marketing infrastructure.” However, that’s a drop in the bucket compared to the global $9.9

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Costa bill would boost foreign ag infrastructure

Western FarmPress

Technical assistance would enhance construction in developing markets.

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Richardson to upgrade eight elevators to load longer CPKC trains

Real Agriculture

The company says construction is set to begin at Richardson Pioneer locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Richardson International has announced plans to upgrade eight elevators located on Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail lines in Western Canada. Read More

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Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Modern Farmer

Urban cores and peri-urban spaces are closer to large population centers and bustling markets, lessening the need to produce your product in one place, then drive it elsewhere to market. Construct vertical planters : South-facing fences and walls are a great place to add vertical planters to maximize growing space.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

Upon speaking with local residents, it was concluded that the installation of these plants saved a considerable amount of their time, effort and money, that would earlier be spent in collecting wood, and buying gas and fertiliser from local markets.