Still too many close calls and safety issues for farmers
Canada’s farmers have one of the country’s most dangerous occupations. Fortunately, this year,...
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Author: Owen Roberts
Food packaging must help reduce waste, but not at all costs
The packaging industry largely prefers to manufacture its products from cheap, virgin...
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Tree planting is cool. So why not crop planting?
Tree planting, like farming, can be physically demanding, solitary work. And just like farming, it...
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Why $252 million for farming and food is only a start
Prime Minister Trudeau’s recent announcement of financial help for the agri-food industry was a...
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Maybe the pandemic means soil will get some respect
Healthy soil is where good food starts. It nourishes the crops and supports livestock production...
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Owen Roberts – journalist, columnist, educator – provides an urban perspective on agri-food issues.