GM Maize Trials To Begin In East Africa Researchers

Confined field trials of genetically modified maize will begin in Kenya and Uganda this year once regulators approve it, the U. S.-based non-profit African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) said. Scientists from Kenyan and Ugandan government research bodies, Monsanto and research body International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) developed the 12 varieties of Water Efficient

Wal-Mart To Boost Buying From Small And Local Farms

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is planning to double the sales of fresh produce from local farms in its U. S. stores by the end of 2015, part of a strategy to revamp its global produce supply chain. The world’s largest retailer said it would also sell more than $1 billion each year in food from one


Golden Carrots Awarded To Manitobans

Agroup of dietitians who teamed up with farmers in south-central Manitoba this spring to serve a community supper have earned a “Golden Carrot” for their efforts. The South Central Manitoba Spring Supper Committee, which fed 250 a meal of Manitobagrown foods in Morden last March, were presented the award in the rural community food champion

Biodiversity Of Planet In Peril, Says United Nations

The world’s countries are bankrupting their natural economies and must take bold action to reverse biodiversity losses caused by pollution, deforestation and climate change, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told a UN summit on biodiversity. Ban and other leaders want world leaders to agree on a formal plan on biodiversity – the preservation of animal and plant


People Must Control Food System, Meeting Told

For Racquel Koenig, it’s homegrown vegetables in northern Manitoba, where a bag of potatoes costs three to four times as much as it does in Winnipeg. For Terence Sibanda, it’s seed for farmers in Zimbabwe to grow their own crops instead of relying on food aid. Food justice means different things to different people, as

Baked Goodness

As harvest nears completion and small windows of time open up at home, more of us are inclined to spend time making family favourite sweets and desserts. Many of us bake as a means of creative expression. Baking for our family and friends is a way of showing generosity. It is a way we remind


Microwave Tips And Reminders

Use only microwave-safe containers. Sour cream, yogurt or margarine containers are not safe, containing nasty chemicals that could leach into your food. When using plastic wrap to cover containers, do not let plastic come in contact with the food. Heating water to boiling can pose a risk of getting scalded unless a small wooden object



Eggplant No Longer The “Mad Apple”

Eggplant is a very versatile vegetable. It can be roasted, grilled, fried, steamed, sautéed or cooked. It is high in water content and low in calories at just 18 calories per half-cup of cooked eggplant and provides some fibre, vitamin C and iron. Eggplant history dates back to early China. When the eggplant made its

Critical CWB Activity May Be Its Most Important

Another Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) director election is upon us and it seems a bit quiet so far. Considering the acrimonious position of the Conservative government on the CWB and its past meddling in its affairs, one almost expects some more political mischief from them sooner or later. On the other hand if they do