Tag Archives Agronomy
African smallholders are adopting conservation agriculture techniques
When you’re subsisting on three-quarters of an acre, increasing maize production from 32 kg a year to 990 kg is a life-changing event
Pulse and soybean research position to bring industry to classroom
This unique position will aid to integrate the pulse industry into the university to a greater degree
Another record for insured plantings of soybeans in Manitoba
A prediction that soybeans could challenge canola for top spot doesn't look so far fetched now
Low-tech, co-operative approaches support smallholder farmers
A simple plastic sheet may not look like much, but it can change lives and communities
Local testing of cereal varieties key to determining productivity
Researchers at the Brandon Research and Development Centre are committed to testing varieties under local conditions
Editorial: Peace and prosperity
Agricultural Hall of Fame: Gordon McPhee
Four Manitobans were inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Portage la Prairie July 14. Over the next few weeks, we’re featuring each one with their citations
There’s an economic case for strip till
The technique can save time and organic matter when it comes to soybean production
Developing a Canadian food advantage
Farmers and the industry need to actually demonstrate that their products are produced sustainably