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Red gold: Climate change plays role as saffron cultivation comes to Nova Scotia
When Matthew Roy moved from New Hampshire in 2020 to start a farm in southwestern Nova Scotia, one of the new crops he zeroed in on was saffron.
Apr 26, 2024 1:00 AM
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As the climate changes, so too do Canadians' farm fields and dinner tables
Canada's farm fields are in the midst of a transformation. As the country rapidly warms from human-caused climate change, farmers are being pushed to reconsider conventional wisdom about what can and can't survive in this northern climate.
Apr 26, 2024 1:00 AM
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Documents reveal Ottawa's efforts to get Loblaw, Walmart on board with grocery code
It was evident to the federal government as early as last fall that Loblaw and Walmart might be holdouts to the grocery code of conduct, jeopardizing the project's success.
Apr 26, 2024 1:00 AM
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Powell River Garden Club prepares for event at Patricia Theatre
Serenity garden fundraiser and plant sale on the horizon
Apr 23, 2024 5:35 PM
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Competition Bureau raises concerns over Bunge-Viterra deal
GATINEAU, Que. — It's likely that Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion deal to acquire Viterra Ltd. would "substantially" reduce competition in the grain and canola oil markets, the Competition Bureau says.
Apr 23, 2024 2:07 PM
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B.C. to increase local milk production with $25-million factory investment
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The British Columbia government is contributing up to $25 million toward the expansion of a milk production plant aimed at boosting the supply of locally sourced food.
Apr 23, 2024 12:49 PM
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Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?
SHERBROOKE, Que. — On Monday morning in Sherbrooke, Que., dozens of tractors slowly rolled along a stretch of road between the regional offices of Quebec's farmers association and the Agriculture Department a few hundred meters away.
Apr 23, 2024 1:00 AM
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Deal to protect ranch from development means family can keep raising cattle there
LETHBRIDGE, Alta.
Apr 22, 2024 1:00 AM
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Major water users in southern Alberta agree to curb consumption in face of drought
CALGARY — More than three dozen major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to voluntarily curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer, but critics warn the deals won't do enough to address the issue.
Apr 19, 2024 2:48 PM
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Plant-based sector focused on better price, taste and texture amid consumer wariness
TORONTO — The plant-based protein industry is focused on improving the price, taste and texture of its products as it weathers a period of consumer wariness brought on by the rising cost of living.
Apr 18, 2024 6:41 AM
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