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Sri Lankan elephants' struggle to survive
Elephants and people are in an increasingly dangerous confrontation.
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Sask. ranchers say extreme drought could cost them $1M
Several rural municipalities in southwest Saskatchewan have declared states of emergency due to drought, and Environment and Climate Change Canada says it could continue for several months. One ranching couple says it’s the worst drought...
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Province urges Ottawa to reverse gopher poison ban, calls rodents a 'destructive force'
Health Canada started phasing out the use of strychnine in 2020 over concerns it harms other wildlife. Without the poison, the Alberta government said gophers are spreading "unchecked" across agricultural land and farmers can't keep them...
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Extreme dry conditions continue in Saskatchewan
Some parts of Saskatchewan are seeing extreme dry conditions yearly. Some are contending with the most arid conditions in almost a decade.
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Tool crunches weather data to help grain producers take steps to avoid a costly disease
Grain producers in the Maritimes now have a new warning system to help them avoid a costly disease called fusarium head blight. Researchers including Adam Foster (shown) have created a forecast web tool that tracks weather conditions to...
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Pakistan: Sindh farmers face water shortage, Indus river runs dry & crops at risk
Sindh’s farmers are struggling as the Indus River runs dangerously low amid water shortfall and India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, threatening Kharif crops, livelihoods and food security.
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The seeding is nearly done. Now, southern Alberta farmers wait for rain
Seeding for major crops is ahead of schedule this season. But, as the CBC's Dave Gilson reports, some areas in this province still need more moisture and heat.
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Plants have best friends too!
From helping each other defend against insects or diseases to improving the soil they share, plants help each other out. Jackie Bantle from the University of Saskatchewan talks to Saskatoon Morning about the importance of companion plants.
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B.C. farmers have not turned a profit since 2017: new report
New data from Statistics Canada says B.C. farmers are having difficulty turning a profit, citing challenges like climate change and U.S.-Canada trade barriers. The report highlighted losses as large as $457 million in 2024 — the largest...
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Aurora College team looks to grow Fort Smith food independence with gardening
Food security is a growing concern in the North. Store-bought food can be expensive and not always fresh. Carla Ulrich has the story of a team looking to change that.
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China's bio-terror plot in US Exposed
#Gravitas Two Chinese nationals have been accused of smuggling a fungus that U.S. officials said is a dangerous biological pathogen.
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World Bee Day: bees under threat, but solutions exist, report finds
Bee populations have been declining around the world, weakened by climate change, pesticides and pollution. A new report released on World Bee Day however also highlights ways to help these important little insects.
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This atmospheric trend is devastating crops (and no one’s talking about it)
Scientists have coined a new term: thirstwaves. The phenomenon occurs during extended periods of unusually high evaporation — caused not from a lack of rain, but because the air is extra thirsty. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down how...
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AI Is Helping Farmers Cut Costs, Increase Income | I Witness
Can artificial intelligence help improve crop production and prevent pest attacks? Yes and yes and it is already doing more. Farmers in Baramati are quite literally reaping the benefits of using artificial intelligence while growing the...
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Senegal's employment crisis: Thousands compete for a handful of seasonal work visas
An employment crisis in Senegal. More than 300,000 people compete for a handful of Spanish work visas.
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This Ottawa farm is growing fresh produce for the food bank
Community Harvest Farm operates on land donated by a local farmer south of Stittsville and runs thanks to dozens of volunteers.
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America’s Growing Dependence On Imports
The United States Has Seen A Long-term Decline In Its Fruit And Vegetable Production, With A Corresponding Drop In The Number Of Farms Dedicated To These Crops. Despite Having Nearly A Billion Acres Of Farmland And A Population Of 330...
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Pesticides: a health hazard for Europeans?
In Charente-Maritime, France, rising child cancer cases are suspected to be linked to pesticide exposure. Local residents are pushing for stricter national and EU regulations on pesticide use.
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Made in New Jersey: Terhune Orchards
News 12’s Syma Chowdhry reports this charming farm invites visitors to enjoy pick-your-own fruits and vegetables, explore the farm store and café, participate in seasonal events and activities, and connect with nature and the local...
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Northern Sask. wild rice crop devastated by unidentified pest
Several harvesters in northern Saskatchewan say that when they began the first round of harvesting earlier this month, they discovered many kernels empty and small, worm-like creatures eating the plants.
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Sir Ed Davey rolls bale of hay during visit to dairy farm in Norfolk
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey drove a tractor and rolled a bale of hay as he visited White Lodge Farm, near North Walsham, Norfolk.
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How technology can help to bring down food prices
Scripps News Correspondent Dan Grossman takes us behind the scenes to look at some of the massive farming machines that companies are creating to make a big difference in the field and in your wallet. (Scripps News)
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Will extreme heat push grocery prices higher?
The price of fresh fruits and vegetables was down 1% in June, compared to June 2023, according to the Consumer Price Index. (Scripps News)
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Soil campaigner Sadhguru urges leaders to take microbial and soil health seriously as 'foundation of all life'
Indian soil campaigner Sadhguru urges leaders to take soil health seriously at Cop28. Save Soil is a global movement launched by Sadhguru to address the soil crisis. The movement hopes to urge governments to adopt policies aimed at...