The federal government has earmarked more than $9.6 million to help the Canadian pork sector prevent and prepare for African swine fever (ASF).
Canadian pork sector receives $9.6 million to prepare for African swine fever
Opinion: It’s OK to be apprehensive about AI
Glacier FarmMedia – I’ve watched with interest in the last few years what’s considered ‘hot’ in the eyes of ag investors – and how quickly that interest fades and moves on to next trend. One exception has been precision agriculture technologies. They remain a popular investment choice, and for good reason. But the alternative protein
Biogas can meet rural energy needs
Proponents say government needs to stop insisting on electrification
Glacier FarmMedia – The landscape for renewable natural gas production on Canadian farms is getting bigger, but provincial and federal governments must stop thinking of the fuel in the same way as they do for natural gas derived from fossil fuels. That was the take-home message from a group of panelists representing the agriculture sector
(Guest) Editorial: Will the country keep coming to the city?
Earlier this month the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) took place in Toronto, celebrating its 100th year. That’s an incredible achievement. The RAWF shares this achievement with a multitude of agricultural societies throughout Canada, some of whom have been hosting fairs almost as long as Canada has been a country. In Manitoba the only other
Guest editorial: California could set the rules on raising pigs
The biggest pork market in the U.S. could no longer be accessible to Canadian producers if a ballot initiative known as Proposition 12 becomes law. Proposition 12 was part of the state of California’s general election ballot in 2018. Also known as the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, it aims to establish new minimum
Comment: Sustainability shouldn’t be an optical illusion
We should pay attention to our environmental impact, but not exaggerate it
Glacier FarmMedia – An interesting email landed in my inbox earlier this fall. It was from a freelance writer and Glacier FarmMedia contributor Rebecca Hannam, and its subject was a press release from Ontario’s University of Guelph, often described as “Canada’s food university.” The document touted how the University of Guelph’s Child Care and Learning Centre (CCLC)
Guest Editorial: A carrot with a consequence
Glacier FarmMedia – In response to the backlash it has been receiving from farmers and industry over its nitrous oxide (NO2) emissions target, the federal government was quick to reiterate that it is a goal, not a mandate. However, whether this is an achievable goal is still up for debate. By setting a goal, the
Guest Editorial: Big food investments growing in agriculture
Earlier this year McCain Foods Ltd. quietly purchased a little-known firm called Resson. Ten years ago, the news that a food company such as McCain purchased a predictive crop technology company would have raised a few eyebrows. Many may have wondered what a company known for its frozen French fries would want with a company
Editorial: Let’s be careful not to greenwash regenerative agriculture
Food companies like to use descriptors such as “non-GMO”, “gluten-free”, “humane certified” and numerous labels to differentiate their products in the marketplace. These often follow consumer trends, usually initiated by lobbyists for environmental, animal welfare, nutrition and health groups. They can also be considered greenwashing when they are used incorrectly or fraudulently. The latest trend
Guest Editorial: Food from space
The Canada-wide Rogers outage last month was a reminder for me of what life was like before the internet. Although it was a huge inconvenience (I wasn’t able to work at all that day), it was a trip down memory lane. It was nice to disconnect and not feel the need to check my email
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
