News
Hot summer created challenges for west coast farmers
An unusually hot mid-summer proved difficult for farmers in Newfoundland. But the province eventually reported higher than average vegetable yields.
agriculture
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Effort underway to end mental health stigma among farmers
The pressures of farming, including unpredictable weather, financial stress and an around-the-clock workload, have caused Canadian farmers to experience mental health issues.
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Local conflict between vegans and agriculture industry
Over Thanksgiving weekend, Anonymous for the Voiceless promoted veganism through a display of graphic content. The Federation of Agriculture is not pleased with it. Margaret Harvey Kicker News
Province
Agrifoods and garden show makes its presence known in central
Grand Falls-Windsor hosts Agrifoods and Garden Show, the first in central Newfoundland.
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‘This is the frontier of agriculture in Canada’
Now that the provincial government has designated 64,000 hectares for farming, one Avalon farmer is optimistic about new Crown land opportunities.