Farmers will go to the polls during the 2025 Canadian federal election this year, but its not clear how signficantly the issues driving agriculture will feature in party platforms.
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Regenified certification comes to Manitoba
Regenerative farmers have been looking for ways to capture premiums, not just cost savings, from their farming practices. Certification programs like Regenified are one tool being pitched.
Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill ripe for discovery
Nestled in southwestern Manitoba, the Lauder Sandhills and Broomhill wildlife areas are first-class options to spot threatened bird species and interesting plant species.
Manitoba pasture outlook cautiously optimistic
Pastures grazed too early can make plants and roots less healthy and pastures less productive.
Gourmet food in the field
Being busy on the farm doesn't mean meals have to be boring. Power bowls can be thrown together with whatever's on hand and are a tasty option for field lunches and rushed meals.
Bee U pilot an urban outreach for honey sector
Brandon University’s Bee U urban beekeeping project is meant as a model for sustainable agriculture and a way to educateurban residents about the honey sector and the role of pollinators.
Solar storm sends field navigation haywire
Earlier this month, another solar storm washed over Earth. No telegraph operators were harmed, but farmers across North America were frustrated with suddenly misbehaving GPS systems. Autosteer and precision ag systems refused to work as advertised.
New charitable foundation launched by SeedMaster
Saskatchewan manufacturer, SeedMaster, is establishing a philanthropic foundation to mark its 10th anniversary. The foundation, Social Entrepreneurship by Design, invites community fundraising groups in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta and the U.S. Midwest to apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. “Instead of just applying SED money to a fundraiser’s bottom line, the funds will[...]
Conference board says farm aid should be tied to the environment
Government should use its farm support programs to protect the environment instead of just propping them up in economically tough times, says the Conference Board of Canada. In a report called Reducing the Risk, the board recommends governments talk to producer groups about green farm programs with the goal of making “some payments dependent on[...]
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