Reality TV for sheep in Senegal Monday, December 3, 2012 In predominately Muslim Senegal (pop. 12.8 million), where most urban dwellers are less than a generation away from the farm, "reality TV" isn't about having the most talented child, it's about having the prettiest sheep.Even urban dwellers keep one or two sheep, or even a small flock, in their home in the hopes of getting a spot on Khar Bii, which translates as "this sheep." Khar Bii is the most popular local show on Senegal television. There are regional championships in this American Idol-style competition, which comes to a peak just before Eid al-Adha, or Tabaski, the feast of sacrifice around the world when Muslims celebrate Abraham's near sacrifice of his son. The eventual winner gets two million francs, about C$4,000, and boosted breeding credentials. Size counts in the contest, as does testicular symmetry. BF Organic 'watchdog' eggs on animal rightists Chicken processor points finger at cows
New Report Highlights Farm Housing Needs in Greenbelt Areas Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Greenbelt Foundation has released a new report titled Housing Needs and . It highlights the urgent need for housing solutions in rural Ontario for farm families, farm workers, and agri-business employees. As the farming community knows, agriculture is a vital part of Ontario’s... Read this article online
New Precision Ag Digital Digest Coming Soon Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Summer 2025 Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest will be released on June 11. Summer is upon us! Tillage and seeding are mostly completed (…hopefully), so we are shifting focus to irrigation, baling, spraying, guidance, and harvest (among other topics and technologies). In... Read this article online
Ontario Promotes Local Food to Boost Economy and Jobs Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Ontario is celebrating Local Food Week from June 2–8, 2025, honoring the people behind the province’s strong and self-sufficient food supply. From farmers and food processors to retailers and restauranteurs, these individuals contribute to the economy and food security. The agriculture... Read this article online
Artificial Intelligence Aiding Operations, But Not Without Concerns Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed to optimize food production in Canadian greenhouses, offering promising efficiencies in crop management. However, Dr. Rozita Dara, director of Artificial Intelligence for Food (AI4Food) at the University of Guelph, cautions that the... Read this article online
First Ministers and Prime Minister Pledge Action on Trade Growth Infrastructure - Including Agriculture Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Canada’s First Ministers met in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, aiming to strengthen the national economy. They discussed the federal plan to boost major projects through new legislation, called . These projects aim to build a strong and resilient Canada by strengthening security, economic... Read this article online