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Pork industry must change

The once-booming pork industry hits the wall and their chickens have come home to roost, according to the Manitoba Co-operator July 2, 2009. Reading the column by Ron Friesen reminds me of the “Gambler” song. “You gotta’ know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away and know when
Opinion

Mexican Refugees A Spinoff From NAFTA

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We are working to block the flow of people which is, to a significant extent, a result of our work to speed the flow of goods. Canadians need to understand the context of the July 14 announcement that Mexican citizens will require visas to visit Canada. We also need to understand the root cause of
Livestock, Opinion

Ranchers’ Goal Rusts In Pieces

The fact that the machinery intended for the Ranchers Choice slaughter facility is now a rusting pile of junk (“Ranchers Choice remnants rust in field,” Co-operator, June 25, page 1) must give a great deal of satisfaction to the vested interests that so ruthlessly opposed the efforts to create the facility. My appreciation and thanks
Opinion

Traceability Important But Elusive

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Earlier this month, Keystone Agricultural Producers attended a research and development conference for agriculture and food traceability. Trace R&D was hosted by the University of Manitoba and it focused on examining traceability technology and looking into a national traceability research strategy. A considerable portion of the event highlighted perspectives on traceability from different points in
Cereals, Crops, Opinion

A New Home For KVD

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For Sale: One inexpensive but effective method of segregating different types of wheat according to quality and end-use characteristics. Well used, but in good condition. Reliable, low tech and user friendly – a proven performer. Reason for selling: Don’t like it. It gets in the way of lower wheat prices. Contact: Gerry Ritz, minister of
Opinion

Co-Op Business Model Most Resilient

Excerpt from a July 3 release from the International Federation of Agricultural Producers recognizing the UN International Day of Co-operatives. This year’s theme was “Driving Global Recovery through Cooperative Enterprise.” Th e International Federation of Agricultural Producers is encouraging the adoption and strengthening of the co-operative business model as part of national financial and social
Oilseeds, Opinion

Consumers Rise To Buy-Local Challenge

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Barbecue season is upon us and more and more Canadians are visiting farmers’ markets or seeking out a Product of Canada label in order to support Canadian farmers. Several campaigns promoting locally grown or Canadianproduced food have sprung up. Recently, retailers like Loblaw Companies Limited, fast-food chains such as McDonald’s and major companies like Unilever
Opinion

Fertilizer Companies Serve Up A Dose Of Frustration

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Comments by fertilizer executives and others implying farmers are putting world food supplies “at risk” by not buying fertilizer inputs are extremely aggravating to their farm customers (see quotes from Bill Doyle in “As farmers cut back on fertilizer, the impact could reverberate far beyond Potash Corp.’s bottom line,” The Globe & Mail, April 24,
Opinion

The Looming Food Crisis?

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We are not trying to pick a fight with the scientists and companies who provide the basic research on GMOs, just their pitchmen… their arguments are disingenuous at best and blackmail at worst. We tend to cringe when we hear someone argue that food production is not keeping up with demand. We heard Earl Butz

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