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sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.
'Clean slate' to reshape sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

'Clean slate' to reshape sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

The heart of British Columbia's wine industry is reeling after suffering a litany of climate-related hits, resulting in two years of crop losses in the southern Interior. Record-breaking heat. Wildfires and smoke that repeatedly contaminated grapes.
Robots and drones to work in Kelowna, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, orchards in 'precision farming' project

Robots and drones to work in Kelowna, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, orchards in 'precision farming' project

KELOWNA, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — Drones and robots will be put to work in the orchards of Kelowna this spring as part of a pilot project to promote what the equipment maker calls "precision farming." The city is collaborating with sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Alberta outlines five-year, $125M plan to protect communities from drought, floods

Alberta outlines five-year, $125M plan to protect communities from drought, floods

CALGARY — The Alberta government is promising $125 million over five years to protect communities against flood and drought.
Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

CALGARY — Ask John Wildenborg if he thinks Canadians will be paying more for steak during future barbecue seasons, and the owner of Calgary specialty butcher shop Master Meats doesn't hesitate.
Maple Leaf Foods combining meat and plant protein businesses into one

Maple Leaf Foods combining meat and plant protein businesses into one

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is combining its meat and plant protein businesses into one as it seeks to focus the company and drive growth.
Nutrien sees potash demand recovering on lower prices

Nutrien sees potash demand recovering on lower prices

SASKATOON — Fertilizer giant Nutrien Ltd. sees promising signs of increased demand for potash in the year ahead.
Nutrien earnings decline on weaker sales prices

Nutrien earnings decline on weaker sales prices

SASKATOON — Fertilizer giant Nutrien Inc. says it earned US$176 million, or 35 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2023 — down from US$1.12 billion in the same period of 2022. The Saskatoon-based company, which reports in U.S.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold

KELOWNA, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — Winery owner Rolf de Bruin was well aware of the stakes as temperatures plunged to -24 C in Lillooet, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, in mid-January.

Aging population will widen labour gap in Canadian agriculture: report

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s agriculture industry will have a domestic labour gap of more than 100,000 jobs by 2030, according to a new report.