Agriculture
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B.C. puts up $25M for plant to help boost local milk productionThe British Columbia government is contributing up to $25 million toward the expansion of a milk production plant aimed at boosting the supply of locally sourced food.PoliticsApr 23
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Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?Upset about high interest rates, growing paperwork and heavy regulatory burdens, protesting farmers have become a familiar sight across Quebec since December.CanadaApr 23
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Why climate change on the farm means a high cost for Canadian taxpayersTaxpayer money already supports the agriculture industry and some say the bill will go up as climate change-driven natural disasters make it harder for farmers to eke out a living.CanadaApr 4
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Films about Canadian agriculture screened in Kingston, Ont.Depth of Field: Films about Farming is being screened across the country to help spread the word about what's facing Canadian agriculture.CanadaMar 24
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Preliminary water allocation forecasts in southern Alberta below averageThis year is shaping up to be a dry year with irrigation boards predicting limited water allocation, something that could have major impacts on producers.CanadaMar 20
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B.C. puts up $80M to help drought-stricken farmersUnprecedented drought in British Columbia last year has prompted the provincial government to invest $80 million to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.WeatherMar 18
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‘White gold’: Environment Canada says snow welcome for Sask. farmersDavid Phillips with Environment Canada said the recent snowfall will bring much needed moisture to farmlands, irrigation ditches, sloughs and ponds.EnvironmentMar 5
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In Quebec’s strawberry fields, a tiny insect may forecast big climate impacts: studyA new study suggests a small insect encroaching on Quebec's strawberry fields could help forecast some major impacts of climate change on agriculture.EnvironmentFeb 23
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EU farmers are protesting climate change regulations. Could Canadians join them?European farmers have protested higher costs, lower profits and climate change regulations for months. Could Canadian producers also blockade ports?CanadaFeb 19
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‘Perfect storm’: B.C. fruit farmers warn of massive crop loss after deep freezeA warmer-than-normal winter followed by an extreme blast of arctic air in January has wiped out entire crops of popular fruit, including peaches, plums, cherries and nectarines.EnvironmentFeb 7
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