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What is Dubai-it? New award opens to individuals and companies across Dubai

Dubai-it Award nominations are open until September 10 for individuals, projects and companies across 10 fields. See who can enter and how to apply

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Hydro’s planned $3B gas turbines purchase misguided, bad for environment, critics say

Despite defending a $3-billion gas turbine purchase as the most reliable power source in freezing temperatures, Manitoba Hydro’s gas turbines in Brandon have had outages during three of the 10 highest…

  • Manitoba Hydro plans to spend $3 billion on gas turbines.
  • Critics argue the purchase is environmentally harmful and unreliable.
  • Public hearings underway to review 10-year power plan.

Farms in the sight of buyers as thousands of farmers approach retirement

Young farmers seem to be showing a renewed interest in beef and sheep farms with a more positive outlook in the agricultural sector.

  • Approximately 17,000 farms set to change hands in next decade, worth $150 billion.
  • Average farmer age in sheep/beef sector: 50 years, many nearing retirement.
  • Banks more willing to lend to young farmers due to industry's profitability and favorable rates.

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