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A Willow Field Day is scheduled for this Friday, December 13, 2013 starting at the Point Edward Farm and ending at Cape Breton University. All are welcome but please let us know if you will be attending by calling 902-563-2000 before end of day Thursday, December 12, 2013. No Charge... (read more)
Source: BloombergBusinessweek
Last July, when Monsanto (MON) withdrew its applications to sell genetically modified biotech seeds in the European Union, the move opened the way for competitors to challenge Monsanto’s market share. As opposition to genetically modified crops has spread across Europe and the world, leading chemical companies including BASF (BASFY) and DuPont (DD) have turned to mutagenesis... (read more)
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Farming in Nova Scotia is becoming a more lucrative business, with mink, apples, and blueberries leading the way. The net income of Nova Scotia farmers doubled to $52 million in 2012, up from $26 million the year before, Statistics Canada figures released Tuesday show. Pushing up farm income was an increase... (read more)
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