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Saskatchewan's Prairie Gold Project Takes Flight-A new industrial oilseed crop to be tested as a biojet fuel
Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., in partnership with Genome Prairie and additional partners have announced a world-first series of biojet flight tests. In collaboration with Canada's National Research Council (NRC) and Honeywell UOP Inc., Agrisoma has initiated test flights using a biojet fuel blend that was derived from Agrisoma's new Brassica carinata variety ResonanceTM
03-05-2012 Read More
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Federal Cash For Portage la Prairie Agri-Business
A Portage la Prairie based agri-food business is getting a financial boost from the federal government.
15-04-2012 Read More
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Agri Investment Forum
The Agri Investment Forum is the only program of events in Canada dedicated to showcasing the highest potential emerging and growth stage agri-businesses.
30-03-2012 Read More
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News Release: Hemp Oil Canada Inc. First in World to Achieve International Food Safety Acceditation for Hemp Foods
Manitoba-Based Facility is Canada's Largest Bulk Wholesale Supplier of Hemp Foods. Hemp Oil Canada Inc. (HOCI) is the first hemp food processing facility in the world to achieve Food Safety System Certification 22000 accreditation for its food safety and quality program.
20-03-2012 Read More
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Entrepreneur Boot Camp Helps Business Owners Sharpen Business Skills
Entrepreneurs will have the chance to learn new techniques and improve their selling skills at the Capturing Opportunities 2012 rural business forum by participating in the Entrepreneur Boot Camp, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn said today.
17-02-2012 Read More
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CCARM’s “Mr. Bean” promo a hit!
Scientists at CCARM were looking to attract attention to their display on the potential health benefits of pulse crops
29-01-2012 Read More
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CABINET SHAKEUP BRINGS IN NEW ENERGY: SELINGER
Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger announced today new Minister of agriculture, food and rural initiatives.
13-01-2012 Read More
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Turning New Ideas into a Competitive Advantage for the Agriculture Sector
The $50 million Agricultural Innovation Program, which will boost the development and commercialization of innovative new products, technologies and processes in the agricultural sector was announced by Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.
15-11-2011 Read More
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U of M students take expertise to Israel: Marketing class goes hands-on
Conviron president and CEO Steven Kroft told the exchange students while there are challenges associated with global trading, the payoffs can be huge.
16-08-2011 Read More
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Link Between Sleep And Weight Gain Discovered
A new study, in partnership between The Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, has found a link between weight gain and sleep deprivation.
01-08-2011 Read More