European coffee drinkers cut back European coffee drinkers cut back Saturday, November 3, 2012 The recession in Europe has changed what kind of coffee southern European residents drink in their sidewalk cafes. And it provides a lesson in the economic law of supply and demand.Per capita consumption of coffee remains the highest in the world, but the cheaper and bitterer robusta bean is taking over from the arabica. Robusta beans are also easier to grow. Robustas are often used in instant coffee and are blended with the more expensive arabica beans to make them go further.The result has been a decline in price and demand for the arabica beans, and a subsequent increase in the value of the previously cheaper robustas.The Mediterranean tradition of coffee-sipping in cafes is taking a hit as workers' incomes fall. BF Drought hits consumers' food budget McDonald's goes native in India
Green Care Farms celebrates five years of dementia care Monday, September 28, 2026 What a wonderful event! As communities recognize World Alzheimer's Day 2026, Green Care Farms marked a major milestone: five seasons operating Canada's first care farm designed specifically for people living with dementia. The celebration took place on September 19, 2026, at Andrews... Read this article online
Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens Monday, September 28, 2026 As summer gives way to autumn, farmers across the U.S. Midwest and parts of Canada are watching a weather pattern that appears poised to become increasingly active during the heart of harvest season. According to Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass, recent atmospheric... Read this article online
International Plowing Match Wraps Up with Champions, Parades and Rural Pride Monday, September 28, 2026 The 107th International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) concluded Saturday, September 26, after a week that celebrated Ontario agriculture through competition, community spirit and a series of crowd-pleasing parades. Held in Bruce County from September 22 to 26, the event attracted... Read this article online
Canada’s Investment Boom Must Reach Beyond Big Cities, Says Rural Prosperity Group Monday, September 28, 2026 Canada’s first-ever Investment Summit generated headlines for the sheer size of the commitments announced. Federal officials said the event attracted investment commitments approaching $500 billion, with projects spanning critical minerals, artificial intelligence, energy,... Read this article online
Harvest Window Emerges Despite Heavy Rain Threat Across Key Crop Regions Monday, September 28, 2026 Farmers across North America are facing another week of weather extremes as the remnants of Hurricane Polo spread moisture across major agricultural regions, even as forecasters continue to point toward a valuable harvest window developing in early October. According to the latest... Read this article online