Agriculture News
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Last month Jocko Besne, the most prodigious breeding bull in France died in Loire-atlantique department in western France. Following Jocko's death, an estimated 400,000 offspring have been left fatherless.
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Edinburgh -
Some recent scientific research suggests that, like people, plants have daily and seasonal rhythms. The results of the research, into a protein contained within many plants, could possibly lead to improvements for agricultural production.
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Truro -
Seeds and plant biodiversity were the focus of attention during a Seedy Saturday event recently held in a Nova Scotia town.
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Ottawa -
Allen Oberg, head of the farmer-operated Canadian Wheat Board, has announced that his organization will be suing the government of Canada over its decision to dismantle to board by August 1, 2012.
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Winnipeg -
The Canadian government has moved this past week to dismantle the Canadian Wheat Board in an effort to remove what the Conservatives perceive to be a monopoly on price-setting.
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Dar Es Salaam -
Tanzania farmers have been encouraged to use organic fertilizers instead of chemical ones so as to maintain the natural fertility of the soil and be able to harvest natural crops.
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It takes 1000 tons of water to produce 1 ton of grain and agriculture consumes almost 70 percent of the world's water - though only less than 30 percent in OECD countries.
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One-third of the world's food production is either lost or wasted each year, according to a report commissioned by the United nations.
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On your next trip to the grocery store, be aware, much more than groceries may be riding in your shopping cart. More bacteria exists in these carts than in public bathrooms or on a city bus, and children may be the most at risk.
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Saint Paul -
House Representatives in the Minnesota Legislature have proposed a bill that will open the door for resident farmers to grow medical marijuana for resale to dispensaries in states which have legalized the use and sale of marijuana for medical conditions.
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Agriculture Headlines
A BBC Scotland investigation reveals how millions of pounds is being paid out in an abuse of the agricultural subsidy system.
The United Nations Development Programme says Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity if it is to sustain its economic boom.
The chief economist at the National Farmers' Union told BBC Radio 5 live about the agriculture industry's health.
 Ontario agriculture companies say they will need to hire 20 per cent more post-secondary school graduates in the coming years but that there aren't enough grads to fill the spots.
Major changes are needed in agriculture and food consumption around the world if future generations are to be adequately fed, a major report warns.
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Veggie garden in Philippi township, Cape Town.
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