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Sources Experts & SpokespersonsInter-American Development BankThe IDB provides solutions to development challenges in 26 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, partnering with governments, companies and civil society organizations.
The IDB lends money and provides grants. I... New ReleasesGE-contaminated flax seed raises concerns for Canadian organic sector 2009-09-11 Organic Trade Association GE-contaminated flax seed raises concerns for Canadian organic sector. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) in Canada has called the recent discovery of contaminated flax seed in Europe â#ounacceptable... Sources Select ResourcesAgricultureSources Select Resources Encyclopedia Article Agriculture & Farming Topic Index in Sources Directory of ExpertsSpokespersons, Experts, and Resources Website Sources A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to agriculture and farming in the Sources directory for the media. Collective farmingSources Select Resources Encyclopedia Article Collective farming and communal farming are types of agricultural production in which the holdings of several farmers are run as a joint enterprise. This type of collective is essentially an agricultu... Farmers in Palestine create amazing produce in adverse conditions - and are fighting to export themBlythman, Joanna Article 2009 The Observer Palestine produces some of the finest olive oils in the world, not to mention dates, nuts, tomatoes # even wine. Now, despite the conflict, farmers are finding ways to export their produce # and show ... Food Among the RuinsDowie, Mark Article 2009 Guernica Detroit, the country's most depressed metropolis, has zero produce-carrying grocery chains. It also has open land, fertile soil, ample water, and the ingredients to reinvent itself from Motor City to ... From villages to New Delhi to Geneva: Indian farmers protest against the WTOKhadse, Ashlesha Article 2009 Europe Solidaire Sans Frontieres The "liberalization" and #corporatization# of agriculture under the World Trade Organisation would put at risk the livelihoods of more than 2/3 of India#s 1 billion people. Indian agribusiness sets sights on land in east AfricaVidal, John Article 2011 The Guardian Indian investors plan to spend $2.5bn on acquiring vast tracts of cheap farming land in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda. Western Uganda: crop-raiding elephants call for plan beeJones, Pete Article 2012 The Guardian Attempts to stop the destruction of farmers' crops around Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park had failed until research into elephant reactions to bees provided an answer.
Edible TorontoCelebrating the abundance of local foods in the Golden Horseshoe. Farm Light & Power: FarmingRelates the experiences of Alberta farmers and ranchers with economic, environmental and social sustainability. Farming for TomorrowAnnual reference for Alberta farmers looking to improve the profitability and sustainability of their operations. FarmLifeFarm-related news and information. GrainewsFor Western Canadian farmers and their families. Production-oriented with step by step methods. Includes regular sections dealing with beef cattle, farm mechanics and rural life. New InternationalistNew Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. Government Ministries & AgenciesOntario Ministry of AgricultureThe ministry extends practical and financial assistance to farmers to improve their techniques, reha... Saskatchewan Ministry of AgricultureSaskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization (SAFRR) promotes the growth of an agricultur... Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaThe Department is responsible for federal policies, programs and regulations related to agriculture ... Canadian Dairy CommissionCoordinates federal and provincial dairy policies and creates a control mechanism for milk productio... Canadian Grain CommissionThe Canadian Grain Commission is the federal agency which regulates grain handling in Canada and set... |
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