Archive for February 26th, 2010
Protect Yourself from Theft and Vandalism
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For farmers, living on sprawling properties, usually in isolated areas, safety can be a special consideration. Not only do things like expensive farm equipment and livestock – even crops – make an attractive target for thieves, other incidences, like vandalism, are not easily deterred due to difficulty in monitoring the entire property. To make [...]
Sofina Foods Buys Lilydale
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Producer-controlled poultry processing plant, Lilydale Inc., has been sold to privately-owned firm, Sofina Foods, based in Markham, Ontario, for about $130 million. Sofina will pay nearly $75 million in cash and debentures, and will assume Lilydale’s $55 million debt. The company has also promised that it will spend $20 million over the next [...]
New Midge-Resistant Wheat Varieties Available
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Canadian wheat growers will have access to new midge-resistant seed varieties this year – giving them a better chance of growing healthy wheat without loss of quality or yield.
The two new red spring wheat varieties contain a resistance trait that helps them fight off the wheat midge bug. In addition to [...]
