Calvin Daniels

Use of the laws and regulations Members Public

When it comes to politics – especially at the federal government level – few things are ever as black and white as we might like

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business and agriculture

Resources are finite Members Public

Not surprisingly, discussions at the World Seed Congress in Rotterdam, Netherlands , include discussions regarding global supply chain challenges.

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business and agriculture

Delete, modify or replace Members Public

If you want to see a headline that is polarizing in nature, ‘Gene-edited wheat tested’ is a good example.

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business and agriculture

Rationalization by amalgamation Members Public

The proposed acquisition of Viterra by Bunge has generated a ton of discussion – much via fear – in the agriculture sector.

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business and agriculture

Not as perfectly situated Members Public

Have you ever wondered what would happen if we had true worldwide free trade in agricultural commodities?

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business and agriculture

Microwaveable bacon Members Public

While I would not suggest anyone trust a post on social media as fact without delving into the statement further with some research, there are times something gets posted that is at least worth a moment’s pause to consider.

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business and agriculture

Problems we know exist Members Public

Monday, (April 22) was Earth Day. Sadly, I suspect very few were aware, and fewer still gave the significance of the day much serious thought.

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Politics

Simply testament Members Public

Certain topics in agriculture have tended to dominate farm media – this column included – over the years.

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business and agriculture

Weirdly interesting Members Public

Sometimes when you are reading a news story, you still find yourself practically laughing out loud

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business and agriculture

Utilize fringe land acres Members Public

If you are in the agriculture sector, you have no doubt heard or read about cows being an environmental villain because they pass gas – a significant amount, admittedly.

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business and agriculture

An unanswerable question Members Public

In the world of technology, five years can be enough time for huge leaps forward

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business and agriculture

Ignored until very recently Members Public

When you farm in east central Saskatchewan any news regarding the Port of Churchill has to be of interest.

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business and agriculture

Perhaps the only wilder card Members Public

International tensions are nothing new, but at present we do seem to be inching ever closer to crossing a line we may not be able to edge away from that could tumble the world back into a widespread war.

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business and agriculture

What they will retire on Members Public

Farmland is an interesting commodity to be sure. On one hand the farm community sees land as almost a sacred resource for the production of crops and livestock.

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business and agriculture

Impediments to what should be free Members Public

When you are an agricultural producer in Canada, you will generally be reliant on export sales.

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business and agriculture

Requisite skills Members Public

There are a number of visions for the future of farming, none likely to be completely right, but one aspect that will be part of that future is autonomous technology. One increasing barrier to farming is finding staff.

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business and agriculture