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
Sowing Solutions--Guelph’s Agri-Food Research Gets Federal Spotlight Friday, October 3, 2025 The University of Guelph welcomed two prominent federal representatives for a day of engagement and discovery on Friday, October 3rd. Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, hosted the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for a comprehensive tour... Read this article online
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Friday, October 3, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Poll Reveals Mixed Public Sentiment on BC Ostrich Cull Decision Thursday, October 2, 2025 Farms.com poll shows divided opinions among Canadian farmers on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull. A recent poll conducted on Farms.com's X account @OntAg aimed to capture Canadian farmers' views on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull in British... Read this article online
Effective Strategies for Corn Soybean and Wheat Thursday, October 2, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, effective crop residue management in corn, soybean, and wheat fields is key to profitability and long-term soil health. It begins at harvest, with combines and headers set correctly to size and spread residue evenly across the... Read this article online
New Ontario agrobotics challenge seeking high school submissions Thursday, October 2, 2025 A new competition for Ontario high school students is looking for innovative ways to solve challenges in the ag sector. The AgRobotics Ontario Challenge launched at the end of September. The competition is a collaboration between the Western Fair District, the Ontario Council for... Read this article online