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Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
Canada, India officials express optimism over trade pact talksCanada and India are making progress on a free trade deal. Officials are optimistic about reaching an agreement this year. This renewed eng...
The $2.5 billion reason why US is worried about Canada's 'Super Pigs'Canada's 'super pigs,' a hybrid of wild boars and domestic pigs, are poised to invade the northern US. These animals cause significant agri...
Saskatchewan: Canada’s powerhouse of opportunitySaskatchewan spans vast landscapes with 40% of Canada’s farmland and approximately 100,000 lakes and rivers. Its economy is export-driven, ...
Global wheat supplies under threat from dry Canadian fieldsCanada is the leading grower of canola all across the world and also a major wheat exporter.
Feed the world without fertiliser? Why crop nutrients are suddenly politicalAlongside humanitarian considerations, it’s the realisation that much of the world relies on just a few nations for most of its fertilisers...
Now, CCI seeks public scrutiny of Agrium-PotashCorp dealhis is the second time in less than a week that the CCI has sought public scrutiny of a mega deal after the proposed Dow Chemical Company-D...
Canada-India FTA must to boost trade: Lyle Stewart, Canadian ministerLyle Stewart says if the two countries sign the Foreign Trade Agreement, it will boost trade and improve the business conditions.
As demand grows, now lentils from Canada will feed IndiaWith vegetarians in Asia hungry for lentils, chickpeas and other sources of protein, North American farmers are swapping out wheat in favou...
Canada wants its India ties to go beyond import of pulsesCanada is the biggest exporter of yellow peas and lentils to India with imports just from Saskatchewan touching 1.5 million tonne.
Canada keen to partner with India in agriculture and processing sectorsAs India aims to increase productivity per hectare of land & ensure food security, Canada wants to partner at farm & processing level, Brad...
India needs investment of $2 billion for low-cost cold chain tech"India is in need of low-cost/energy efficient and ecological sustainable cold chain technologies requiring an estimated investment of $ 2 ...
Logistical problems at home concern for Saskatchewan exportsThe Canadian state of Saskatchewan fears its agricultural produce export to India could plummet due to logistical problems back home.
Canadian province mulls collaboration with PunjabLyle Stewart said there was a tremendous scope of bilateral cooperation in these fields as both the countries have a vast working experienc...
Mineral Cartel's grip over food: Global race is on for controlling strategic minesThe race to buy mines is on not just in metals and coal. Agriculture is caught in an equally-intense struggle for new mines.
- BHP Billiton abandons bid for fertiliser-maker Potash
Mining giant BHP Billiton Monday cancelled its multi-billion dollar takeover bid for fertiliser-maker Potash Corp after it was rejected by ...
- PotashCorp sues BHP for $40-bn hostile takeover offer
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against its hostile bidder Australian mining major BHP Billiton for the...
- PotashCorp ask shareholders to reject BHP's offer
The world's largest fertiliser producer, Potash Corp today asked its shareholders to reject an unsolicited $ 39 billion takeover bid from B...
- PotashCorp looking for counter-offers: Report
Potash Corporation, the target of a hostile $39 bn take-over bid from BHP Billiton, is looking for counter-offers from other global firms, ...
- Japan bans chicken imports from Canada following bird flu outbreak
Japan has banned poultry imports from Canada after a bird flu outbreak in the North American country, the agriculture ministry said Friday.