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N.S. family carrying on family seed tradition with Ukrainian roots
The Byrkas are preserving heirloom vegetable and flower varieties that might otherwise be lost to history. Vernon Ramesar has the story.
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Garden Guide: How to grow plants from seed - for kids!
Starting plants from seed is easy and rewarding if you keep a few things in mind! Here's a step-by-step guide about how (and what) to grow from seed.
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This local seed seller says he’s seeing a ‘boom’ in sales in wake of trade war
Manish Kushwaha, the owner of Gaia Organic Seeds in Riverside South, says March is usually when seed sales die off. But this year, his business has seen such an influx of orders they cannot keep up.
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Manitoba potato industry faces potential losses as companies cut orders due to tariffs
Manitoba's potato industry is scrambling to adjust to news that the companies they supply are slashing orders, leaving them facing potentially huge losses.
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Tips on getting a head start on gardening season
There might be snow on the ground, but soon gardens will be blooming. For those getting antsy, a Manitoba garden centre has some advice on how to get started planting indoors right now.
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Garden Guide: These plants grow great in March
Spinach, peas, cilantro, parsley, and root veggies like beets and radish are great plants to grow on cooler days.
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Essential tips for growing your favourite vegetables at home from seeds
With the first day of spring only three weeks away, a Calgary horticulturist shares some of the best vegetables to plant in our climate and offers tips for beginners.
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The Thompson Rivers University greenhouse bustling with volunteer gardeners
The "Friends of the Garden" in Kamloops or FOG as they're often called for short,Are busy at work preparing for their spring fundraising plant sale on the first Saturday of May.
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Gardeners in Kamloops gather for a new planting season
The Thompson Rivers University greenhouse is bustling with volunteer gardeners keeping a watchful eye on their seeds, as they prepare for their spring fundraising plant sale on the first Saturday of May.
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Seedy Sudbury springs into action early this weekend at new location
One of the organizers of Seedy Sudbury, Rachelle Rocha, describes the importance of saving seeds ahead of the Feb. 9 event at Collège Boréal.
Press Association
Footage of a sacred Guatemalan seed vault supported by Irish Aid
A sacred seed vault in Guatemala is aiming to help rural communities withstand climate change and commercialisation. An umbrella group that supports almost 70 seed banks in the Central American country said funding from Irish Aid and...
Bloomberg
International Affairs Analyst on Gaza Latest
Ned Lazarus, Teaching Associate Professor of International Affairs at George Washington University's Elliott School, gives his analysis on the Israel-Gaza conflict, after Washington confirms that US President Joe Biden will be heading to...
Bloomberg
Using Blockchain to Help Brazil's Women Build Businesses
Taynaah Reis, founder of Moeda Seeds, is using blockchain to help Brazilian women and the unbanked use digital payments and micro-credit to build businesses.
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Some Americans Turn To Home Gardens As Grocery Prices Rise
The latest government inflation numbers showed year-over-year costs for fruits and vegetables was up 7.8% in April.
Bloomberg
World Bank's Malpass on Wheat Shortages, Refugee Aid
World Bank President David Malpass discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on global food supply and the World Bank's efforts to help displaced refugees. He speaks with Tom Keene, Lisa Abramowicz and Jonathan Ferro on "Bloomberg...
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Organic farmers struggling to compete with GM crops
AP Television
Bedian, 16 July 2009
1. Long shot of farmers working in the field
2. Low shot of farmer ploughing the field
3. Over the shoulder shot of the farmer ploughing the field
4. SOUNDBITE: (Punjabi) Tariq (no surname given),...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Catalan village stops sending taxes
The small village of Gallifa is not waiting for a vote on Catalan independence it has already stopped sending taxes to the Spanish state. VOICED : Catalan village stops sending taxes on November 19, 2012 in Granollers, Spain (Footage by...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : The simple 'seedballs' giving Kenya's forests a helping hand
At first glance, the round black pellets could easily be mistaken for animal dung. But these hardy little balls contain acacia seeds that are helping regrow Kenya's depleted forests (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Bloomberg
Farmers Need Access to Assets, Training and Markets, Says Farmerline CEO
Jun.30 -- Alloysius Attah, Farmerline co-founder and CEO, discusses why investment, technology and access to fertilized seeds at the right time can lead farmers' salaries to increase by 40%. He speaks with Anna Edwards on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley Shalett Sees 10%-15% Correction for 'Teflon' Tech
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Lisa Shalett says big tech firm valuations will need to fall by at least 10% to reflect the influence of tightening Federal Reserve policy. "These teflon mega cap tech names still...
Bloomberg
Syngenta CEO on China Acquisition, Seed Business
Nov.21 -- Erik Fyrwald, chief executive officer at Syngenta, discusses the advantages of his company's straight acquisition by a Chinese firm and the strength of their seed business. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
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Vegetables and herbs flourish under a new scheme for gardeners in London
London, 6th August 2008
1. Wideshot Kate Swatridge, 'Food Up Front' founder in garden
2. Close up picking tomato
3. Tilt down courgette flower and courgette
4. Close up corn growing
5. Close up Kate Swatridge handling chilli on it's...
Bloomberg
Singapore's Chee Soon Juan Says Fake News Law is a 'Complete Distraction'
Jul.07 -- Singapore Democratic Party Secretary-General Chee Soon Juan says the fake news law is a 'complete distraction' and calls for a healthy political discourse ahead of general election on July 10. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on...
Bloomberg
Greylock Partners Raises $500 Million for Seed Investing
Greylock partner Sarah Guo joins Emily Chang to talk the firm's focus on seed stage investing. (Source: Bloomberg)