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Owen Roberts
Tag Archives: sustainability
Putting so-called superweeds in perspective
As fall advances and winter approaches, weeds don’t look like much of a problem. But in Ontario and elsewhere, some of them are developing resistance to the same herbicides that would kill them only a few years ago. The International … Continue reading
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Tagged biotechnology, farmers, food, Guelph Mercury, herbicide resistance, OMAFRA, sustainability, University of Guelph, Urban Cowboy, weeds
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Insurance program helps consumers access local food
Happy Independence Day to my US friends, who’ll be toasting their country today in homegrown spirit with some locally grown and produced beverages. I’m looking forward to introducing (or re-introducing) them to Canadian beer, wine and liquor when they visit … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011 IFAJ Congress, agriculture, economics, Guelph Mercury, IFAJ, sustainability, Urban Cowboy
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It’s tough balancing farmers’ rights versus society
As the global population grows and questions arise about farmers’ ability to feed everyone, questions are also arising about their moral obligation to do so — particularly in light of new possibilities that are emerging for them to turn their … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, ethanol, farming, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Guelph Mercury, research, sustainability, technology, Urban Cowboy
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