November, 2023

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Senate shenanigans leave Bill C-234’s future in jeopardy — again

Real Agriculture

Shenanigans in the Senate on Thursday have created a new cloud of uncertainty surrounding Bill C-234, the embattled private member’s bill that would remove the federal carbon tax from natural gas and propane used on farms for an eight-year period. Farm groups and farmers celebrated the Senate’s rejection of an amended version of the bill.

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Survey: How far have women in farming come in past 10 years?

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Farmers Weekly has launched a landmark survey to measure the progress which has been made for women in agriculture over the past ten years. The views of women and men are being sought as part of the research, which builds on a similar survey carried out by Farmers Weekly in 2014. It is being supported […] The post Survey: How far have women in farming come in past 10 years?

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The hazards of feeding babies and young children: What to do?

Food Politics

I’ve been collecting items on feeding kids. Here are four. I. FDA Warning Letters : The FDA has sent warning letters to ByHeart, Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), & Perrigo Wisconsin for violating basic food safety standards in manufacture of infant formula. They [letters] reflect findings from FDA inspections of these facilities over the last several months.

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Nibbles: Seed system, Food system, Coffee infographic, African agroecology, ENRICH, Land Institute citizen science

Agricultural Biodiversity

Do you want to describe and analyze seed systems? Let the Norwegian University of Life Sciences show you how. Do you think there should be a, well, systemic approach to the food system? So does the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Hope they include seed systems. And genebanks. Want a rather beautiful way to remember the complicated history of coffee?

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Senate enters unprecedented territory blocking C-234

Real Agriculture

Senators intent on blocking Bill C-234 re-introduced an already-defeated amendment hours after a separate amendment was voted down on Tuesday. It’s the latest move by senators aligned with the Liberal government to obstruct the private member’s bill that would remove the federal carbon levy from natural gas and propane used on farms. First, Senator Lucie.

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Survey: How has farming changed for women in the past 10 years?

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Farmers Weekly has launched a landmark survey to measure the progress which has been made for women in agriculture over the past ten years. The views of women and men are being sought as part of the research, which builds on a similar survey carried out by Farmers Weekly in 2014. The results from this […] The post Survey: How has farming changed for women in the past 10 years?

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Farmer Focus: Never have I felt so unvalued by British Sugar

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly We’re not a lot further on with drilling than a month ago, but we have at least got some done for others on drier land. A third of our winter combinables are left to sow.

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Corn School: How rotation impacts yield and crop resilience

Real Agriculture

Crop researchers can learn a lot in 28 years. That’s how long crop rotation trials have been on-going at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, host Bernard Tobin and University of Guelph crop researcher Dr. Dave Hooker look at the importance of crop rotation and key corn. Read More Crop researchers can learn a lot in 28 years.

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The scope, scale, and impact of aphanomyces in Montana and North Dakota

Real Agriculture

Aphanomyces is a destructive, persistent root disease of pulses that’s wreaking havoc on pea and lentil crops in Saskatchewan, Montana and North Dakota. In the last 20 years, pulses have become a very common rotation crop for these areas, as they do well in dry conditions. However, with the introduction of more pea and lentil. Read More Aphanomyces is a destructive, persistent root disease of pulses that’s wreaking havoc on pea and lentil crops in Saskatchewan, Montana and North Dako

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The need for a Canada-wide action plan on water

Real Agriculture

Canada has a global reputation of having abundant, clean water, and water is essential for life and for food security. A new report from the Canadian Agriculture Policy Institute (CAPI) takes a look at Canada’s water resource and whether or not it’s being managed to the full benefit of Canadians. Tyler McCann, managing director of. Read More Canada has a global reputation of having abundant, clean water, and water is essential for life and for food security.

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The Sharp Edge: Drone seeding cover crops into soybeans

Real Agriculture

James Hammerton is looking for innovative ways to increase crop production efficiency. Hammerton, who farms with his family at Sweaburg, Ont., first appeared on The Sharp Edge in 2020 to share how he uses a stripper header to harvest and prepare wheat fields for double crop soybeans. In 2023, he returns to the program with. Read More James Hammerton is looking for innovative ways to increase crop production efficiency.

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Environment Agency blamed for farm flooding devastation

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The Environment Agency stands accused of hypocrisy and negligence over its failure to maintain watercourses to prevent farms from devastating flood damage.

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New Holland unveils the CR11 combine at Agritechnica ’23

Real Agriculture

The brand-new CR11 New Holland combine made its debut this week at Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany. RealAgriculture’s Bern Tobin was there to speak with Lars Sorensen, global product manager for New Holland combines, and captures all the details in the video below. Sorensen says this combine is a complete redesign of the machine, where the. Read More The brand-new CR11 New Holland combine made its debut this week at Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany.

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Bayer considering spinning off crop science business

Real Agriculture

Bayer’s new CEO says the company’s management is evaluating whether to spin off its crop science division as part of a company-wide restructuring process. A German news outlet reported in July that Bill Anderson was considering divesting the company’s agriculture business — one of Bayer’s three divisions, along with Bayer Pharmaceuticals and Bayer Consumer Health.

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Grower reveals yield and margin data from intercropping trial

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A mix of peas and mustard generated the highest gross margin in the first year of an extensive intercropping trial carried out by Oxfordshire farmer Ben Adams, where different crop mixes were assessed for yield, quality and ease of harvest.

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Why an Irish beef producer diversified into snails

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Snails may not be a regular choice in British and Irish diets, but in mainland Europe they remain popular as an everyday staple and delicacy.

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Trainee pilot stops farm fire spreading using What3Words

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly A trainee pilot from Bedfordshire has been praised for stopping the spread of a field fire, after spotting smoke from a burning combine harvester while up in the air last harvest.

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Agritechnica 2023: 1,100hp Nexat gantry system to harvest 200t/hour

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly New Holland’s CR11 might have hogged the Agritechnica headlines but neither it nor the John Deere X9 can hold a candle to the Nexat combine in terms of harvesting output. The gantry-style 1,100hp tractor unit is pictured paired with a 15.

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Six Nuffield Canada scholars for 2024 announced

Real Agriculture

Nuffield Canada has announced the six individuals that will receive scholarships to fund self-directed agricultural research, including international travel, over the next two years. “This unique scholarship opportunity develops new influencers who will reshape our Canadian agricultural sector with innovation, global perspectives and leadership,” explains Blake Vince, chair of Nuffield Canada and 2013 Nuffield scholar.

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Government faces legal action over sewage sludge on farmland

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly An environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the government, accusing it of axing its pledge to regulate microplastics and chemicals in sewage sludge spread over farmland.

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Filing deadline for the Underused Housing Tax extended to April 30

Real Agriculture

Canadian homeowners affected by the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) will have until April 30, 2024 to file their returns for the 2022 calendar year without being charged penalties or interest.

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Winners of Canadian Animal AgTech Awards announced at Canadian Western Agribition

Real Agriculture

The first-ever Canadian Animal AgTech Awards were handed out at the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) this week. The awards, presented by Deloitte, cover three categories: The Rising Star award, presented by Economic Development Regina; the Innovation award, presented by Innovation Sask; and Business of the Year, presented by Deloitte. The winners of each category were.

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Wheat School: Don’t count out a winter wheat crop

Real Agriculture

When a field of winter gets knocked down, don’t count it out. RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson says the 2022/23 crop is a perfect example of how winter wheat can absorb multiple agronomic and environmental blows and still get off the mat to deliver a big yield punch. On this episode of RealAgriculture Wheat School, Johnson. Read More When a field of winter gets knocked down, don’t count it out.

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Household food insecurity—bad news

Food Politics

How’s this for bad, but not unexpected, news: household food insecurity is up again. It’s especially up among households with children. And it’s the worst in years. Food insecurity declined during the pandemic because the USDA increased benefits and waived some restrictions to enable easier access. Guess what: if you make sure people have the resources they need, their food insecurity declines.

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Who is Steve Barclay, the new Defra secretary?

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Former health secretary Steve Barclay has been confirmed as the new Defra secretary, following Therese Coffey’s resignation. Mr Barclay, who has served as secretary of state for health and Brexit secretary, among several other government posts, is parliamentary patron of the Conservative rural forum. See also: Steve Barclay appointed as new Defra secretary in reshuffle […] The post Who is Steve Barclay, the new Defra secretary?

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Government policies and logistics could weigh heavily on Black Sea exports in ’24

Real Agriculture

There is an early weather market making some noise for soybeans and corn in Brazil and funds making waves in the canola and wheat markets, however there are some developments around the Black Sea region that may not be getting as much coverage that could also have big impact on crop prices next year. Neil. Read More There is an early weather market making some noise for soybeans and corn in Brazil and funds making waves in the canola and wheat markets, however there are some developments around

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Bill aimed at reducing animal health risks from trespassers receives final approval from House of Commons

Real Agriculture

The private member’s bill that aims to reduce the risk of biosecurity breaches from trespassers on farms has received final approval in the House of Commons. Bill C-275, brought forward by Conservative shadow minister for agriculture John Barlow, would update the Health of Animals Act to make it an offence to enter a place where.

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Happy Food Politics Thanksgiving!

Food Politics

Six items to cheer your holiday (or not): I. The cost of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner (in Iowa, at least). II. But the pie will cost less, says USDA. III. How much of that cost does the farmer get? Not much, alas. IV. Williams Sonoma’s guide to portion sizes. A half to a whole bottle of wine, per person ? V. The #FoodNotPhones Thanksgiving challenge.

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Implement-tractor connectivity and the crushing reality of going electric in ag

Real Agriculture

It’s not just interest rates and the cost of things that’s changed significantly in the four years since Agritechnica was last held in Hannover, Germany, in 2019. Then, the show was packed with all-electric every thing, or so it seemed. Agritechnica is often the home of prototype or concept machines, but as Nic Dubuc, farmer. Read More It’s not just interest rates and the cost of things that’s changed significantly in the four years since Agritechnica was last held in Han

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Competition, efficiency and the pace of change — thoughts on Agritechnica from AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths

Real Agriculture

It becomes clear, after seeing and hearing from farmers from all over the world gathered in one place, that change is a constant, but the rate of change can happen in leaps and bounds. At Agritechnica this week, Shaun Haney caught up with the host of AgDay, Clinton Griffiths, to talk about what they saw. Read More It becomes clear, after seeing and hearing from farmers from all over the world gathered in one place, that change is a constant, but the rate of change can happen in leaps and bounds.

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Versatile tractor maker reports progress on search for long-term investor

Real Agriculture

Winnipeg, Manitoba-based farm equipment manufacturer Buhler Industries is reporting progress on finding a new long-term investor. The company that employs around 800 people building Versatile tractors and Farm King equipment announced in July that it had hired Toronto-based Origin Merchant Partners to find an investor who is committed to “preserving the legacy of the iconic.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Nov 29: Streamers, volunteering, the trouble with yield monitors, and digging in to organic matter

Real Agriculture

As the holidays approach, two things become increasingly true: we have a much clearer picture of the final tally of the growing season and it’s never been more timely to reach out and check in with those you maybe haven’t spoken with in a while. For this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson. Read More As the holidays approach, two things become increasingly true: we have a much clearer picture of the final tally of the growing season and it’s never been more t

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Soil School: Making cover cropping work in northern Minnesota

Real Agriculture

Cover cropping is a rare practice for much of North America’s Great Plains, as a general lack of moisture has limited their use on a large scale. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t producers using cover crops successfully in rotation. In this episode of the Soil School, fellow Prairie dweller Kelvin Heppner tours the. Read More Cover cropping is a rare practice for much of North America’s Great Plains, as a general lack of moisture has limited their use on a large sc

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Agriculture in the Classroom Canada names new executive director

Real Agriculture

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has named Mathieu Rouleau as executive director effective today, November 6. No stranger to the organization, Rouleau co-founded École-O-Champ, a non-profit organization dedicated to agricultural education and AITC-C’s member organization in Quebec. In his new role with AITC-C, Rouleau will focus on implementing a new three-year strategic plan and.

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Confidence in future financial performance slips in Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index

Real Agriculture

The results of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index for October 2023 are in, which means, for the first time, we can compare year-over-year trends and changes in farmer sentiment on several topics. Over six hundred farmers weighed in on the survey to share their thoughts on current and future financial performance of the farm, their.

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Farmers on high alert after bluetongue confirmed in Kent

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Livestock farmers across the UK are being urged to stay vigilant after bluetongue virus (BTV) was detected in a dairy cow in Kent – the first confirmed case of the virus in Great Britain for 16 years.

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Cheese for beef? British exporters concerned about losing cheese market access into Canada

Real Agriculture

British cheese companies are ramping up pressure on the UK government to reach a deal with Canada before they lose preferential market access in the Canadian market on December 31. With the deadline looming, the cheese import issue has been linked with Canada’s long-standing quest for increased beef market access into the UK. According to.

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