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Jethro Hamakoko breeds Brahman cattle on a small ranch about an hour outside of the Zambian capital of Lusaka.

Zambian herd grows, despite ticks, poachers

While not without challenges, some farmers forced out of Zimbabwe  have found a home ranching in Zambia

By Shannon VanRaes July 9, 2015

Quietly, after the bulk of journalists has moved on to other things, Graham Rae describes the situation as 15 to one. That is 15 poachers and one security guard shot so far. On a still morning near the central Zambian town of Chisamba, it’s hard to imagine, but cattle rustling is a major problem for

Crops, News & Opinion

A GMO by any other name would smell sweeter

The terminology used to describe modern plant breeding gives it a bad name

By Sandi Knight March 24, 2015

Google reveals a plethora of ideas for “How to choose a name.” It has suggestions for your baby, your dog, your business, your blog and more. Have you ever wondered what the discussion would be around food and agriculture if plant scientists sought similar advice when naming genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? They’re immersed in science,

Beef cattle, Livestock

Beef 911: A close examination of the Breeding Soundness Evaluation form

Evaluating a bull isn’t straightforward and there are a number of factors to consider

By Roy Lewis March 23, 2015

In talking with astute, diligent and thorough cattlemen, it’s come to my attention that a close examination of the Breeding Soundness Evaluation form is clearly warranted. All conscientious breeders will make them available before a sale or for sure at the point of delivery. Specific things on the form may be more applicable depending on

Harpinder S. Randhawa, current soft white breeder at AAFC, received the  Seed of the Year award on behalf of Sadash Sadasivaiah, who passed away in 2005. It was presented by award co-chair Todd Hyra.

Cereals, Local news

AC Andrew receives Seed of the Year West award

Award includes a $4,000 scholarship to a student in plant breeding or genetics

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 13, 2015

AC Andrew, a soft white spring wheat variety developed by the late Sadash Sadasivaiah at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Lethbridge Research Centre, has been selected as the 2014-15 winner of the Seed of the Year West award. “AC Andrew was a major breakthrough in terms of grain yield in the soft white spring wheat,” Harpinder

Crops, Local news

You can save seed, but can you ‘stock’ it?

As UPOV ’91 becomes closer to reality for Canadian farmers and seed breeders, many questions remain to be answered

By Shannon VanRaes February 17, 2015

Planned amendments to Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights Act are generating a lot of questions and few answers, as some farmers begin to fear they’ll be left to reap what the federal government sows. Omnibus Bill C-18 — known as the Agricultural Growth Act — will affect a total of nine pieces of legislation including the

Crops, National news

AAFC proposing two-tier crop variety registration system

One category would require merit testing and the other would only require the registrant to demonstrate a variety was new, distinguishable, uniform and stable

By Allan Dawson November 24, 2014

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proposing to reduce Canada’s crop variety registration system from three tiers to two by 2016. One of the tiers would still include merit testing as part of the process for registering new wheats for western Canadian farmers, which is seen by many as an important tool in assuring wheat

Opinion, Poultry

Finding a better balance

By Laura Rance-Unger June 16, 2014

There once was a rooster on our farm that was so nasty and unpredictable, he wound up in the stewing pot after a violent confrontation with Uncle Jerry — an event that even decades after the fact remains a cherished bit of family folklore. That rooster was big, beautiful and fearless. He ruled the roost with

Crops, Oilseeds

Canola growers debate UPOV ’91

A resolution opposing the treaty was narrowly defeated

By Allan Dawson March 4, 2014

A resolution in favour of the Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) opposing Canada’s plan to implement UPOV ’91 was narrowly defeated at the association’s annual meeting in Winnipeg Feb. 18. It took a tie-breaking vote from the MCGA president and meeting chair Ed Rempel to defeat the resolution put forward by Deleau farmer Ian Robson

Crops

Bayer says ‘plant health compound’ combats stress

By Allan Dawson December 5, 2013

It sounds almost to good to be true — spring wheat yields averaging 6.5 per cent higher when treated with what Bayer CropScience calls a “plant health compound.” Bayer has yet to disclose the exact nature of the experimental product, but says it boosts yields by reducing plant stress. The results are based on 19

Opinion

Seed trade says thanks to Gerry Ritz

By Peter Entz November 27, 2013

On behalf of the board of directors and the members of the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA), I would like to thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to speak to delegates at our semi-annual meeting. Your comments were welcomed and appreciated. Your steadfast support of science as the basis for regulatory

Daily Network News

Calling for bigger crops ahead of StatCan report

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat futures climb on Black Sea tensions

Pulse weekly: Record Australian pulse crop expected

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