Livestock breeding patent unites German farmers and environmentalists Tuesday, June 2, 2009 German farmers and environmentalists have something in common for once. Both groups object to a patent being granted on a gene that is linked to rapid growth in pigs. In a rare show of solidarity, 400 of them protested in front of the European Patent Office in Munich in mid-April. Their shared goal – to prevent a patent application for livestock breeding from being granted. The technique, described in Patent EP 1651777, is not a genetic modification, but a screening process to find and mate pigs that naturally grow fast. Farmers believe that eventually they might have to pay a private company a royalty to produce livestock they have raised themselves. Originally filed in the patent office in 2004 by Monsanto, the patent has since been granted to Newsham Choice Genetics. BP Pork campaign targets younger females Solutions to labour shortages may lie offshore
Why Canada’s Pea and Lentil Supplies Are Growing Faster Than Expected Friday, July 24, 2026 Agriculture Canada has increased its projected 2026-27 ending stocks for dry peas and lentils following stronger production estimates in its latest monthly supply and demand update. The updated forecast raised expected dry pea ending stocks by 200,000 tonnes from the previous month,... Read this article online
Manitoba Flood Financial Relief from AgriStability Friday, July 24, 2026 The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced new measures to help farmers recover from severe flooding that affected many parts of Manitoba during June and July. The support is being provided through enhancements to the AgriStability program, giving producers greater flexibility and... Read this article online
Better Internet May Be Coming to Your Farm Friday, July 24, 2026 Farmers and rural residents across Saskatchewan could soon gain improved access to high-speed Internet following a major federal funding announcement aimed at expanding broadband connectivity throughout the province. The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural... Read this article online
Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute receives federal support Friday, July 24, 2026 An ag machinery organization recently received federal support to continue its work. The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) will receive $200,000 from the Canadian government. PAMI designs, develops, and evaluates machinery and equipment to help other companies improve... Read this article online
Fendt IDEAL Combines Gain Powerful Upgrades for Harvest Efficiency Friday, July 24, 2026 Fendt has introduced several major upgrades to its IDEAL combine lineup for Model Year 2026, focusing on improved harvesting performance, operator comfort, and advanced technology integration. The latest enhancements are designed to help farmers achieve greater efficiency during... Read this article online