The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada’s farm subsidies are among the lowest, but still criticized supply management industries like dairy, poultry and eggs.
OECD lauds Canada’s low farm subsidies, except supply management
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development says Canada’s farm subsidies are among the lowest, but still criticized supply management industries like dairy, poultry and eggs
Drones jumpstart cover crop planting
The first of a three-year project has found more biomass from earlier drone broadcasting of seed
Drones are a tool that can help farmers with cover crop planting in still-growing corn and soybeans.
Moo translator and methane measures: There’s an app for that
Canadian farmers can access two new app-based dairy farm tools from Dalhousie University: One analyzes cattle sounds, another promises farm-specific methane measurements
Dalhousie University researchers use artificial intelligence to create new dairy farm apps that analyze cattle sounds and measure methane.
Farm resilience pilot projects launched
The Canadian Alliance for Net Zero Agri-Food (CANZA) aims to reduce farmer risk for adopting sustainable farm practices with projects outlined Oct. 7
The Canadian Alliance for Net Zero Agri-Food (CANZA) aims to reduce farmer risk for adopting sustainable farm practices with projects outlined Oct. 7.
Financial metric focus can lead to different dairy decisions
Top milk production isn’t always the most profitable for a Canadian dairy farm, former veterinarian and current MBA holder says; financial metrics can lead farmers to make different decisions
It’s not always about milk volume. Focusing on dairy farm productivity without proper financial analysis and monitoring could mean less profit, says Chris Church, a veterinarian with an MBA.
New Jaylor feed mixer series goes off-road
Jaylor’s 6000 series of total mixed ration mixers also has a lineup for better mobility in mud and snow
Jaylor has added more all-terrain capacity to its total mixed ration mixers for farmers in harsher conditions, including those driving through pastures to feed their cattle.
Respecting new Canadians’ diverse food history
New Canadians can carry highly diverse emotional experiences with food
New Canadians can carry highly diverse emotional experiences with food, a communication with them needs to take that into account.
Ag tech success potential improved with farmer connections
Ag tech company success is more likely when they connect with farmers to pilot test their potential products.
Seed regulation proposals mean quicker changes, more industry input
A preview of potential Canadian seed rule changes, released this summer, suggests more CFIA functions will be given to third parties to complete
A preview of potential Canadian seed rule changes, released earlier this summer, suggests more CFIA functions will be given to third parties when updated seed legislation is finally released.
Basket rakes pitched for top-quality windrows
Forage growers see more rotary rakes in the marketplace, but basket rakes still have their fans
Boxy, clean windrows help make better hay bales for livestock farms and forage growers, and a basket rake excels in those areas, Bart Elder of Vermeer says.
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