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File photo of wheat being loaded onto a bulk vessel at port in Russia. (YGrek/iStock/Getty Images)

U.S. says sanctions on Russia don’t affect humanitarian aid, ag exports

By GFM Network News, Reuters April 19, 2022

Washington | Reuters — The United States on Tuesday took steps to make clear that U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine do not stand in the way of humanitarian assistance and agricultural and medical exports, among other support. The U.S. Treasury Department in a fact sheet outlined that Americans can engage

A recent report by the United Nations warns that food security for the people under siege in Ukraine by the invading Russian military is rapidly deteriorating.

Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Big little decisions are needed to address growing global food insecurity

The war in Ukraine is making an already bad situation exponentially worse

By Laura Rance-Unger April 19, 2022

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a dire warning about the deteriorating state of food security for the people remaining under siege in Ukraine. Based on an assessment of 19 of 24 oblasts, or regions, the alert issued March 25 speaks to the rising uncertainty about the ability of farmers in that

A farm worker unloads Ukrainian-made fertilizer from a truck on April 5, 2022 to use on a wheat field near the village of Yakovlivka, outside Kharkiv, after it was hit by an aerial bombardment. (Photo: Reuters/Thomas Peter)

Crops

Farming behind the lines: Ukraine’s farmers sow amidst wreckage

Despite their best efforts, however, famine looms as war rages

By GFM Network News, Ihor Pavliuk April 19, 2022

In early April, Ukrainian soldiers expelled the Russian invaders from the northern regions of Ukraine: Kyiv, Chernihiv and Sumy regions. The wounded enemy left, leaving behind burned-out war machines and the unburied corpses of his soldiers. However, the invaders managed to do a lot of damage. Many of you are probably aware of the atrocities

Markets, News

Egypt’s wheat imports from Russia rose in March despite war

By Sarah El Safty April 18, 2022

Reuters – Egypt, often the world’s top wheat buyer, saw a rise in imports of the grain from Russia in March despite supply and payment disruptions following its invasion of Ukraine that also drove traders to seek shipments from other suppliers. Egypt received 479,195 tonnes of wheat from Russia in March, 24 per cent up

Editorial, Op/Ed, Other

Editor’s Take: A self-inflicted wound

By Gord Gilmour April 14, 2022

When it comes to farm labour, the sector is guilty of shooting itself in the foot. It’s long been one of the industry’s stated goals to attract talent and grow the workforce, yet at the same time, it’s dragged its feet on every front when it comes to actually making itself a more attractive employer.

Livestock, Markets

CEOs of four large U.S. meatpackers to testify in Congressional hearing

Beef prices up for consumers, down for ranchers

By GFM Network News, Kanishka Singh April 14, 2022

Washington | Reuters — The chief executives of U.S. meatpackers Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS and National Beef Packing have agreed to testify at a Congressional hearing discussing cattle markets and price increases for consumers, House agriculture committee chairman David Scott said Wednesday. “It is very important, very vital, and very urgent that we hear the

Ned Bell is a chef and co-owner of Naramata Inn in the Okanagan region of B.C.

Farmit Manitoba, News

Manitoba Canola Growers recognizes B.C. chef for promoting canola

Ned Bell champions the use of canola oil — a staple in his kitchen — along with sustainable seafood

By Geralyn Wichers April 13, 2022

A B.C. seafood chef is being recognized by a Manitoba commodity group for contributions toward the canola sector. Why? Because in chef Ned Bell’s kitchen, canola oil is always right at hand. “It’s an ingredient I couldn’t cook without,” said Bell, who has cooked in high-end restaurants across Canada, appeared on “Iron Chef Canada,” and

Left to right: Prairie Trichomes co-founder Adam Carritt, quality assurance and horticulturalist Rebecca Sokol, master grower Jamie Snow stand outside of one of their growing rooms.

Farmit Manitoba

The business of cannabis

Micro-grower brings pot production to farm level

By Geralyn Wichers April 12, 2022

Calcium-deficient cannabis plants get armpits. “Armpits?” a Co-operator reporter asked. Horticulturalist Rebecca Sokol held up her arm and showed what she calls the “chicken wing” women get. He’s got that too, Adam Carritt protested. “You’re never going to wear a shawl over a dress because you have that. I will,” Rebecca said. The weed plants

News

France’s Ynsect expands in U.S. pet food market with Jord buy

By Reuters April 12, 2022

French provider of edible insects for animal and human feed Ynsect has purchased U.S. mealworm producer Jord Producers, expanding its footprint in the booming U.S. pet food market. Ynsect breeds mealworms that produce proteins for aquaculture, livestock, pet food and fertilizers. The company made its first entry into the U.S. market in late 2021 through

A combine unloads wheat on the outskirts of Ahmedabad in western India on March 16, 2022. (Photo: Reuters/Amit Dave)

Crops, Markets

Record wheat crop, high stocks to help India meet rising export demand

By GFM Network News, Mayank Bhardwaj, Rajendra Jadhav April 11, 2022

New Delhi | Reuters — Bumper harvests and overflowing grain bins will help India to meet wheat import needs of the world’s top buyers as Russia’s Ukraine invasion hits supplies from the Black Sea region, a top government official said. India, the world’s second biggest wheat producer, is prepared to meet any extra demand for

Daily Network News

India, Japan canola crops to be steady in 2026/27 – USDA

ICE Weekly: Trade waits for canola to break out

Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026

Food