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Christmas may not be that jolly for everyone. Farm family coach Kalynn Spain suggests those struggling with over-the-top joy during the holidays instead aim for “fulfilled” or “content.”
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Mandatory holiday joy a valid struggle
The festive season may not be that jolly for everyone, farmers included; thoughts on how to prioritize mental health during a not so merry Christmas
Unclear food labels hinder Canada’s ‘buy local’ surge
“Maple-washing” on Canadian food packaging makes for cryptic label claims and hurts both Canadian consumers and farmers, economist says
“Maple-washing” on Canadian food packaging makes label claims hard to keep straight and hurts both farmers and consumers trying to buy Canadian, economist says.
‘A little bit of a resurgence for flax’
Flax is sitting in a good position following this year’s harvest, said Scott Shiels of Grain Millers Canada in Yorkton, Sask.
Canada, U.K. agree to cooperate on veterinary medicine, vaccine approvals
Canada and the UK have agreed to work together to streamline the regulation of veterinary medicines and vaccines.
Manitoba boosts stake in cereals centre to $23.5 million
Cereals Canada says project will open new markets for Canadian farmers
Premier Wab Kinew said the additional project funds will help 'Trump-proof' the provincial economy.
Canada too cold for New World screwworm
Cattle producers still need to be mindful of the tropical pathogen as Texas braces for outbreak
New World screwworm is closing in on the U.S. from Mexico, but the deadly livestock parasite isn’t likely to dig a surviving population in Canada, even if the fly species sneaks over the border.
Ukrainian grain exports curtailed by Russian attacks, union says
Ukrainian wheat exports have been curbed as Russia’s recent heavy attacks on Black Sea ports and energy facilities have forced the shutdown of some grain export terminals, Ukrainian farmers’ union UAC said on Wednesday.
WTO chair rules out reform deal at next major meeting, document shows
Countries are making progress on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) but will fall short of clinching a deal at a major meeting early next year, the ambassador leading the talks said in a confidential document.
Pulse Weekly: No upside for peas until after New Year
Prices for green and yellow peas have dropped back across the Prairies over the last week. One of the major downward drivers was the Statistics Canada production report released earlier this month, said Levon Sargsyan of Johnston’s Grain in Calgary.
Safeguards leave ‘cars for cows’ deal in peril
EU lawmakers backed tighter controls on imports of agricultural products under a potential trade agreement with the South American trade bloc Mercosur, as Brussels tries to get sceptics on board to sign the EU’s largest-ever trade accord.
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