After many months of hard work, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website.» Read more...
Genetically modified organisms have become an integral part of the food supply chain, and it appears they will remain there for years to come as new techniques to alter the genetics of foods become more prevalent.» Read more...
The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers and the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Processors Association are continuing with a bursary fund to support and encourage individuals pursuing a career in any aspect of the processing vegetable industry.» Read more...
Songbirds and coffee farms in Central America. Ladybugs and soybean fields in the Midwest. These are well-known, win-win stories that demonstrate how conserving natural habitat can benefit farmers. But an international team of authors found that natural habitat surrounding farm fields is not always an effective pest-control tool for farmers worldwide.» Read more...