Does your farm have a drought plan in place? Having one before the drought hits can save producers heartache and money
Drought plans keep farmers a step ahead
Planning for drought management ahead of time on your farm can save headache and heartache
Cover crops can pad the pocket in the long run
Healthy soil and cover crops can reduce nitrogen fertilizer use, says Ontario soil scientist
If you want to make your soils healthier, the best place to start is usually with cover crops. Not only can they boost your soil’s biological activity, they can also improve your bottom line, says one University of Guelph soil expert.
Put the success in farm succession planning
Transitioning farm ownership to the next generation starts with sharing ideas and visions for the future of the farm: panellists
Farm succession planning starts with sharing ideas and visions for the future when the next generation of farmers takes over operation, holistic management panelists say.
Past lessons have a role for farming futures
Old ideas shouldn’t necessarily be discounted when looking at the future of Canadian agriculture
Highlights from a holistic management conference show that old ideas shouldn’t necessarily be discounted when looking at the future of Canadian agriculture.
National Farmers Union calls for ‘serious response’ to tariffs
National Farmers Union says a more long-term strategy is necessary, including a more substantial policy to external disruptions
The NFU says a serious response is needed to the tariffs, but any retaliatory measures must consider and protect Canadian farmers, farm workers and consumers.
Tariffs threaten Indigenous farmers says National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
U.S. tariffs threaten Indigenous farmers and agri-businesses, as well as community food security and economic sovereignty said the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food.
Less is more for lamb litter size
Sheep producers may pay for larger litter sizes in increased mortality rates and lower finishing weights
Sheep producers may pay for larger litter sizes in increased mortality rates and lower finishing weights, researcher warns.
Crop imagery is an agronomic tool of the future
Aerial imagery isn’t just for farm yards, it can also serve a crop production purpose
Steve Shirtliffe and his team are developing a system that can identify agronomic information from aerial imagery
Money coming for wheat breeding efforts
Canadian Wheat Research Coalition bolsters variety development for four wheat categories with renewed $11.8 M funding agreement
Canadian Wheat Research Coalition bolsters variety development for four wheat categories with renewed $11.8 M funding agreement.
Nutrien says U.S. farmers likely to bear tariff costs
The United States imports over 80 per cent of their potash from Canada
Nutrien, the world’s largest potash producer, says U.S. farmers will face higher costs if tariffs are put in place.
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