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Owen Roberts
Monthly Archives: July 2010
First place agricultural photo in the UK
Many member countries in the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists hold their own photo awards annually, with participants often competing in the federation’s yearly competition as well. Congratulations to UK agricultural journalist and photographer Joe Watson of Scotland for winning … Continue reading
Farmers in the middle of low-price retail battle
Here’s a brave prediction from the George Morris Centre: food prices won’t rise in our current competitive environment for groceries. Even though significant factors are at play behind the scenes, such as a recovering economy and rising production costs for … Continue reading
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Tagged farmers, food prices, Guelph Mercury, local food, University of Guelph, Urban Cowboy
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Drought research helps feed a hungry world
Ever wonder what keeps ornamental plants going in staggering heat and drought as they wait for a new home, outside grocery stores and big box outlets? It can be a tough grind. When plants come from the comfort of a … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, climate change, farmers, farming, Guelph Mercury, research, University of Guelph, Urban Cowboy
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