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British charities hoping ‘Dragons’ Den’ model will tempt investors

Plan will allow the companies to access business support and 'patient capital,' says expert adviser

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Businesses in developing countries could soon be headed into the “Dragons’ Den.” British charities have created a syndicate through which investors can back hand-picked businesses in developing nations using a model similar to the TV series, in which entrepreneurs pitch ideas to prospective funders. Around 70 per cent of small and medium-size businesses in developing
Record grain movement masks systemic ills
Cereals, News

Record grain movement masks systemic ills

Long-term issues haven't been addressed yet

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Grain shippers aren’t cheering too loudly about record grain movement in the 2014-15 crop year, and warn that costly grain backlogs like those in 2013-14 may recur. “We don’t want people to read about this and say: ‘problem solved,’” Wade Sobkowich, executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA), said in an interview. “It’s
Curt Vossen
Cereals, News

Richardson International head condemns CTA review panel

Curt Vossen says the report ignores shippers’ concerns and reflects the railways’ position on the Canadian Transportation Act

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The head of Canada’s biggest grain company is deeply disappointed with the Canadian Transportation Act review panel’s report. “I think the report (released in February) misses the point,” said Richardson International’s president and CEO Curt Vossen in a recent interview. “Very little of the concerns and observations put forward by shippers are included in that
Processors see more opportunity than negatives in CETA deal
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Processors see more opportunity than negatives in CETA deal

Glacier FarmMedia Special Report: Ice wine, pet foods and jam makers are analyzing what potential the European market 
offers their businesses to grow

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Our March 31, 2016 issue marks the third and final instalment in a series of Special Reports prepared by Glacier FarmMedia reporters on how the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement (CETA) between Canada and Europe will affect Canadian food producers and processors. Charles Crawford, founder and president, Domaine Pinnacle Producers of spirits and cider based
The Port of Halifax sees more tall ships than grain ships these days, but as home to the country’s last grain elevator on the eastern shores, some believe more grain may move by container as the CETA deal comes into effect.
Markets, News

Eastern ports authorities see shift in export grain movement

Glacier FarmMedia Special Report: CETA could draw more grains and oilseeds exports to the East Coast

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Our March 31, 2016 issue marks the third and final instalment in a series of Special Reports prepared by Glacier FarmMedia reporters on how the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement (CETA) between Canada and Europe will affect Canadian food producers and processors. Farmers and players in the grain trade aren’t the only ones looking forward
Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Hold the angry phone calls

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At a time when governments are dealing with ballooning deficits, the Canadian Grain Commission is dealing with the opposite — a whopping surplus. As that surplus was accumulated on the basis of service fees, which are ultimately paid by farmers, many will consider that a problem. But there are a few things to consider before
Low Canadian dollar advantage overrated: Jubinville
Crops, News

Low Canadian dollar advantage overrated: Jubinville

Canadian grain farmers are getting higher prices than their U.S. counterparts, 
but according to one analyst the best prices follow a strong dollar

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The low Canadian dollar relative to the American is seen as a competitive advantage for Canadian grain exporters since grain exports are priced in American dollars. But ProFarmer Canada president Mike Jubinville says the advantage needs to be put into perspective. “While the drop in Canada’s dollar makes Canadian grain more competitive, it’s a short-term
Crops, Local news

Farmers Edge partners with The Weather Company

It’s an IBM business and world’s biggest weather company

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Farmers Edge is still on a roll. The Winnipeg-based precision agriculture and data management company is partnering with The Weather Company, an IBM business and world’s largest weather firm. The official announcement was set for March 15. It comes just two months after four prestigious companies — Japanese commodities trading and investment firm Mitsui, Toronto
CGC wants to consult further on licensing feed mills
Cereals, News

CGC wants to consult further on licensing feed mills

It also wants to explore licensing producer car loading facilities — an idea farmers strongly rejected 15 years ago

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The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) wants to consult with the grain industry about licensing feed mills and producer car loading facilities. “Once again it’s all about producer protection,” CGC commissioner Murdoch MacKay said in an interview on the sidelines of the Winter Cereals Manitoba annual meeting here March 16. “Our responsibility is to make sure
Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: CETA is on track for 2017. Now what?

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The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union is on track for implementation in 2017, a full decade since leaders first began discussions. So now what? Last week, the Co-operator began a three-part series on CETA, assembled by a team of reporters from the Glacier FarmMedia network of publications. The series

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