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News ReleasesOrganic Trade Association in Canada opposes introduction of genetically engineered alfalfa2009-06-09 Organic Trade Association in Canada The Organic Trade Association (OTA) in Canada has registered strong opposition to federal permission to allow production of genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa in Canada.â#oAlfalfa is a perfect crop f... Sources Select ResourcesAgricultureSources Select Resources Encyclopedia Article Connexions Library: Agriculture and Farming FocusWebsite 2009 Connexions Information Sharing Services Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on farming and agriculture. Cover cropWikipedia Article Article Wikipedia Article A cover crop is a crop planted primarily to manage soil erosion, soil fertility, soil quality, water, weeds, pests, diseases, biodiversity and wildlife in an agroecosystem (Lu et al. 2000), an ecologi... Crop rotationWikipedia Article Article Wikipedia Article Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar/different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons. It also helps in reducing soil erosion and increases soil fertility and ... Valuing Folk Crop Varieties for Agroecology and Food SecurityDeb, Debal Article 2009 Independent Science News Agricultural sustainability consists of long-term productivity, not short-term increase of yield. Ecological agriculture, which seeks to understand and apply ecological principles to farm ecosystems, ... Will GM Crops Collapse the Food System?Goodman, Jim Article 2014 Counter Punch Often when a technology is introduced one never considers why it was introduced or what future events and connections may be put in motion. Clearly the trend to global crop production and marketing ha... Sources BookshelfAltered Genes, Twisted TruthHow the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food Has Subverted Science, Corrupted Government, and Systematically Deceived the Public Drucker, Steven M. Book 2015 Drucker elucidates the scientific facts about genetically engineered foods that the PR myths have been obscuring. GrainewsFor Western Canadian farmers and their families. Production-oriented with step by step methods. Includes regular sections dealing with beef cattle, farm mechanics and rural life. The GrowerInformation about the Canadian agricultural industry for growers and industry related companies and individuals. Government Ministries & AgenciesSaskatchewan Ministry of AgricultureSaskatchewan Agriculture, Food and Rural Revitalization (SAFRR) promotes the growth of an agriculture and food sector that embraces change to meet the challenges and opportunities of global competitio... Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural AffairsThe ministry extends practical and financial assistance to farmers to improve their techniques, rehabilitate their land and upgrade their livestock and crops. It supports research and education at agr... |
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