The European Commission said on Thursday that it had cleared the $34 billion merger deal between Bunge and the Glencore-backed company Viterra.
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EU clears Bunge and Viterra’s $34 billion merger deal
New U.S. organic rules cause headaches for Canadian exporters
The rule, which implements mandates from the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, requires National Organic Program (NOP) certificates for all organic imports, and certification of businesses at more points of the supply chain, among other changes the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a news release in January 2023.
CASA calls out The Amazing Race Canada for agricultural stunt
An agriculture safety group is calling out reality show The Amazing Race Canada for putting its contestants a risky position while taking part in a farm-related task.
Bird flu cases among farmworkers going undetected: study
A study posted online on Wednesday suggested that there are more farmworkers infected with bird flu than what has been reported.
POGA elects Bott, Ralph as co-presidents
The Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) has elected Ambrely Ralph and Greg Bott as co-presidents, the organization announced today.
Agriculture community invited to ‘talk it out’ about mental health via free online platform
AgTalk is an anonymous, free online platform in which people can discuss mental health and find support from their peers. It’s moderated by mental health professionals.
Russia maintains grain harvest forecast despite bad weather
Russia has maintained its official grain harvest forecast for this year at 132 million metric tons despite adverse weather conditions across many grain-producing regions, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, who oversees the agriculture sector.
Government funds soybean climate-change resistance research
Performance Plants Inc. (PPI) is getting a multi-year federal funding boost through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component. Over four years, the agricultural biotechnology developer will receive $2,325,361 to develop a high-yielding, climate change-resistant soybean and enable field testing.
Farm writer and political fundraiser Mark Kihn passes
After a long struggle with cancer, Mark Kihn, the former owner and publisher of the Charolais Banner, has died. Outside the beef industry, Kihn is likely best known for his work fundraising for Stephen Harper, rustling up over $3.5 million for Harper’s two leadership campaigns.
Global shipping costs could ease as congestion improves: FCC economist
Global shipping bottlenecks appear to be easing and could make way for lower shipping costs, though fuel prices remain a wildcard according to analysis from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).