

Europe’s illegal pesticide trade surges as farmers cut costs
At least 14 per cent of pesticides used on EU fields today are illegal

Ontario ag-gag appeal concludes, court ruling pending
Animal advocates argue law violates free expression; province defends focus on trespass, not speech

Small actions dig deep roots for mental health management
What you do day-to-day matters more than you may realize to those around you, especially if they’re struggling with mental health

Farm safety requires grassroots, cultural shift
Farm safety means deliberately changing how we as members of the agricultural community think and behave, even when it’s inconvenient

Irish advocate urges safer farms for Canadian families
Empowering kids and changing habits are key to preventing farm tragedies, says AgriKinds founder Alma Jordan

Northern Manitoba fire claims livestock
Farmers in northern Manitoba have been working their fields, but for those watching wildfire near The Pas creep closer, it’s been about fire breaks more than seeding; the fire has reportedly claimed livestock as well

Prevent farm fires this spring
Keep it clean around buildings, have a fire plan, watch your burn barrel and other farm fire prevention tips

Putting safety first on the farm
Agriculture-related fatalities on the decline, but even one is still too many

Working on farm machinery? Keep maintenance safe this spring
Whether you’re fixing farm equipment or changing out cultivator shovels, a bit of safety planning can save a lot of hurt, tragedy and lost time
