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Owen Roberts
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When plants talk, this scientist listens
It’s a special time of the year. Tiny crop plants such as corn and soybeans are poking through the ground, creeping skyward to capture the sun’s warming rays. And they’re screaming their little green heads off about their no-good, sun-sucking … Continue reading
Canadian food showcased at the Olympics
Renowned Elora food guru Anita Stewart MC’d a Canadian food showcase for the media yesterday in Vancouver, featuring dishes cooked by some of Canada’s top chefs. Menu items included wheat, beef, pork, eggs, canola oil, maple syrup, lentils, soybeans and … Continue reading
Posted in General news
Tagged agriculture, Anita Stewart, farmers, food, pork producers, soybeans
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How do you feed seven billion people?
To feed seven billion people, Canada needs a research-driven. export-oriented agricultural sector. That’s the perspective of Guelph’s Peter Hannam, who looked into the future some 40 years ago, believed Ontario could grow soybeans in non-traditional regions, and went on to … Continue reading
Posted in Guelph Mercury
Tagged biotechnology, farmers, Guelph Mercury, research, soybeans, University of Guelph, Urban Cowboy
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