Author: Owen Roberts

Qinclorac MRL approval marks collaborative win for growers and industry

Posted by Owen Roberts | Aug 29, 2018 | Real Agriculture

The recent approval of a maximum residue limit for quinclorac was a great win for canola...

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Thank a farmer. Maybe save a life.

Posted by Owen Roberts | Aug 1, 2018 | Guelph Today

In many ways, farmers are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems, being at the mercy of...

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We need Food Day Canada more than ever.

Posted by Owen Roberts | Jul 27, 2018 | Guelph Today

Food Day Canada took place August 4, but the time to celebrate and support Canada’s food industry...

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Soybean production creeping up in the Netherlands

Posted by Owen Roberts | Jul 25, 2018 | Real Agriculture

Soybean production is creeping up in the Netherlands. Ontario’s success story with soybeans is...

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Emerging avian virus found in wild ducks in Ontario

Posted by Owen Roberts | Jul 6, 2018 | Real Agriculture

An emerging avian virus in Ontario may be linked to wild ducks, according to a study at the...

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Urban Cowboy

Raising awareness and promoting dialogue about current food and agriculture issues.

OWEN ROBERTS

Owen Roberts – journalist, columnist, educator – provides an urban perspective on agri-food issues.

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