Precipitation, not temperature, may be a better gauge of climate change impact on the Prairies, says director of the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative.
Soil health
VIDEO: What climate change data gets wrong about the Prairies
The pace of climate change is usually expressed in temperature — but more Prairie climate change impacts are about water supply and precipitation, speaker argues
Improved fertility key to boosting pasture productivity, specialist says
Improved pasture health and yields start with investing in the ground beneath your feet
Colin Elgie, fertility specialist, says improving soil fertility can boost farm profitability, increase forage yields, and promote healthier pastures.
Where’s the water? RISMA knows
Soil moisture sensor network gives real-time data for farmers dealing with more frequent drought or flood
National soil moisture sensor network gives real-time data for Manitoba farmers fighting more frequent drought or flood.
Ukraine’s farms once fed billions but now its soil is starving
Ukraine’s soil may no longer be able to sustain the country’s role as one of the major food producers without urgent action. And this could have consequences that stretch far beyond its borders.
Finally getting paid for sustainable farming?
Alberta project might have a line on a workable ecosystem credit model to reward farmers for sustainability. Manitoba might be next
Alberta project says they might have a line on a workable ecosystem credit model to reward farmers for sustainability, and Manitoba might be next
RBC invests $5 million in Prairie sustainable agriculture
The new program, announced in Manitoba, links Prairie farmers, students and researchers with tools and training to promote sustainable agriculture
RBC has launched a farm initiative to support regenerative agriculture, soil health, student training and farm business transition across the Canadian Prairies.
Fall soil testing tips for smart fertilizer plans
Quality 2026 crops start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil sampling practices in fall 2025
Quality crops next year start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil sampling practices in fall 2025
VIDEO: Tile drainage benefits may take longer than farmers think
Tile drainage manages field water levels, but one farmer says, in his experience, the return on investment timeline might be longer than his peers expect
Rick Rutherford of Rutherford Farms used tile drainage to help manage a saline area in his field at his Manitoba farm. Here’s what he learned.
New soil treatment targets saline patches
New product, Crop Aid, focuses on water flow through the soil, offering an alternative to gypsum and organic ammendments
Crop Aid SS is a Saskatchewan-made spray for managing soil salinity, designed to help leach salts from the root zone.
Regenerative farming gains ground in Manitoba amid drought challenges
Regenerative agriculture advocates say farming with an eye to soil health can buffer a farmer’s risk against weather extremes like drought
Regenerative agriculture advocates say farming with an eye to soil health can buffer a farmer’s risk against weather extremes like drought.
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