U.K. farm minister calls on European authorities to speed up approval of GM crops

Owen Paterson says genetic modification isn’t a “frightening, new, spooky 
technology” and brings many benefits, including reduced pesticide and fuel use

Reuters / Britain’s farming and environment minister, Owen Paterson is calling for an acceleration in the European Union’s approval process for genetically modified crops, which he said offered benefits including less pesticide use. “I think we need to work with like-minded partners to move the (GM) legislation along at a European level because it is



Dry Australia cuts wheat forecast

sydney / reuters / Australia has cut its forecast for wheat production in the 2012-13 crop-marketing year by about seven per cent from its previous forecast to 22.5 million tonnes. And it’s warning yields may fall further if rains don’t arrive soon in some areas. Australia had a record 29.5-million-tonne wheat harvest last year, but

An innovative way to encourage agricultural development

Canadian Foodgrains Bank is always looking for creative ways to fight hunger. That’s why the organization welcomes a new idea announced by the G20 at its recent meeting in Mexico that offers rewards for companies that can solve certain food-related problems. Called AgResults, the new program offers incentives to the private sector to pursue new



Nourish And Protect Your Skin

Skin cancer is the most common malignancy in the world today. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Are you at higher risk for skin cancer? Ask yourself these questions. Do you have previous skin cancer history? Are

Wisinedaa!

Emphasizing healthy, mindful eating that emphasizes the wholesome goodness of food raised and grown in the region is what’s behind another initiative in Manitoba’s south-central region; the Wisinedaacookbook. Pronounced “wee sin en da” the title of this cookbook means “Let’s Eat” in Ojibway. It was put together by participants in cooking classes offered at the

Letters – for Jul. 8, 2010

Urban chickens a healthier option I was very interested by the article “Winnipeg group seeks backyard chicken option” (Manitoba Co-operator June 18, 2010). I am actually surprised that there are not more urban and rural people interested in raising their own chickens. There are tremendous benefits, such as much healthier eggs, free from antibiotics and


All About Leaves

RENA NERBAS An easy secret to cutting fresh basil leaves into fine strips: Starting with the largest leaves, stack one on top of the other. Tightly roll leaves (beginning at the pointed end). Thinly slice rolled leaves crosswise into strips. Make your own air freshener: Mix 1/2 cup crushed bay leaf, 1/4 cup dried sage

Send Recipes Or Recipe Requests To: – for Aug. 20, 2009

RECIPE SWAP Funny how you come to love certain foods you hated as a kid. Take beet greens. “Good for you,” and “just out of the garden” failed to convinced the miserable kid I recall being every August whenever a slop of boiled beet greens landed on my plate. Today they’re a favourite summer food,