Decline of pollinators threatens food supply and ecosystems
The article notes bees and bumblebees are crucial pollinators for crops and wild plants, with global insect pollination valued at about US 217 billion and Canadian crops at around 1 billion annually. It cites land use changes, pesticides, disease, malnutrition, and climate factors as drivers, urges organic farming and habitat preservation, and warns that many species face extinction without action.
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Xerces
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New Brunswick
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Rempel Urges MCGA Members to Vote in Director Election
Ed Rempel MCGA director candidate urges members to mail 2009 Director Election ballots by December 10 2009. He emphasizes the democratic process budget of 2 million and the need for strong experienced leadership as Canada contemplates biodiesel mandates and trade barriers. He farms near Starbuck and can be reached at 1 204 299 6465.
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MCGA
Ed Rempel
Sempel
Board of Directors
Starbuck
Rempel
Canola
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