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Study defines role of organic ag in feeding the world

Numerous studies point to the environmental benefits

By Lorraine Stevenson February 16, 2016

Organic agriculture can play an important role in feeding the world, according to a new study comparing conventional and organic farming systems’ ability to produce yields, benefit farmers’ bottom line, and sustain the environment. That’s the conclusion drawn by Washington State University (WSU) researchers after a review of 40 years of science-based evidence comparing organic

Opinion

Editorial: Ideology and modern farming

By Laura Rance-Unger February 12, 2016

Whenever the subject of organic agriculture surfaces in a discussion about modern farming, the “yabuts” start flowing fast and sometimes, furiously. Ya but organic farmers don’t produce as much as “conventional‚” farmers do, so if everyone went organic, there would be shortages, more pressure on land and higher food prices. And so it goes. Those

Organic potatoes are a tough row to hoe, but the manager at Poplar Grove Farms say the crop is worth it.

Crops, Local news

More farmers looking at organic potential

2015 saw more producers start transition process

By Lorraine Stevenson February 11, 2016

High prices and the prospect of fewer input costs are attracting more farmers to organic farming in Manitoba. At least 30 farmers began a transition in 2015, convinced they can become more profitable using a farming system that also costs less to operate, says provincial organic specialist Laura Telford. They are conventional farmers who’ve crunched

A McDonald’s restaurant in Toronto. (McDonalds.ca)

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

McDonald’s to offer first-ever organic burger, in Germany

By GFM Network News, Lisa Baertlein September 25, 2015

Reuters — McDonald’s will offer its first-ever 100 per cent organic beef hamburger for a limited time in Germany, as a growing number of global diners demand food that is more natural and less processed. From Oct. 1 to Nov. 18 McDonald’s will offer “McB” burgers, made with organic beef sourced from organic farms in

Don Flaten speaks to visitors during the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment’s 2014 field day at the Glenlea Research Station.

Crops, Local news

Glenlea Research Station opens its fields to the public on July 8

Mark your calendar to come walk the fields, check out the plots and the composting at this year’s Glenlea field day

By Shannon VanRaes July 3, 2015

Like any long-term commitment, it takes experimentation to keep things lively. Such is the case at the Glenlea Research Station, home to Canada’s oldest organic rotation study, which opens its fields to the public next week. Visitors will have the opportunity to check out some of the new and existing research being done at Glenlea

healthy groceries, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and vegetables

Crops, Opinion

Editorial: Demand pull nature of organic foods can’t be ignored

The market for organic foods continues to grow in spite of naysayers

By Laura Rance-Unger May 26, 2015

Imagine farming in a world in which you could control your production costs, receive a premium for what you produce, and where demand exceeds the supply. That might seem like the impossible dream in a year like this one, when it appears it doesn’t matter what crop a farmer grows, there are very few opportunities

Crops

Organic sector receives government support

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 27, 2013

The Canadian organic industry is getting $500,000 in government funds to update its standards and pursue new domestic and international markets. “Canada’s organic producers are constantly striving for the best quality so they can continue to increase their sales at home and abroad,” said Robert Goguen, the MP for Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe on behalf of Agriculture Minister

Beef cattle, Livestock, News

Horsemeat scandal buoys U.K. organic sales after 2012 dip

April 9, 2013

Consumers are turning to organic products as a guarantee of integrity after meat products were mislabelled

Reuters / Sales of organic products in Britain continued to decline last year in contrast to continental Europe but the horsemeat scandal has sparked a revival, the country’s main organic certification body, the Soil Association, said March 20. “In the worst economic downturn in living memory, it’s not surprising to find subdued sales of a

Beef cattle, International news, Livestock

Horsemeat scandal buoys U.K. organic sales

April 9, 2013

Reuters / Sales of organic products in Britain continued to decline last year in contrast to continental Europe but the horsemeat scandal has sparked a revival, the country’s main organic certification body, the Soil Association, said March 20. “In the worst economic downturn in living memory, it’s not surprising to find subdued sales of a

Crops

Tight supplies and growing organic demand signals brighter days

By Lorraine Stevenson January 30, 2013

Tight supplies and growing demand mean organic farmers can anticipate decent prices for 2013. “It’s definitely a good time to be in organics,” Leslie Johnson, marketing manager of Growers International Organic Sales (GIOSI) told a small gathering of organic farmers at Ag Days last week. “Prices are on the rebound with interest in

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle extend gains on improving cash prices, packer demand

U.S. grains: Soy futures slide on China demand doubts

Spain probes whether swine fever outbreak was caused by lab leak

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