Clayton Robins (centre) shows off the soil health gains he's made through changing his on-farm practices during a 2019 field tour on his western Manitoba farm.

Nuffield journey shapes Manitoba farm, years later

Clayton Robins travelled across the world on a Nuffield scholarship over a decade ago; it profoundly impacted how he now farms in western Manitoba

Clayton Robins travelled across the world on a Nuffield scholarship over a decade ago; it profoundly impacted how he now farms in western Manitoba





using a drone to broadcast seed into a stubble field following harvest in late October when soil temperature is adequate. submitted by Jodie Horvath.

Dormant seeding forages for a leg up on weeds

Dormant seeding can free up time in early 2026 and give hay stands a head start against spring weeds; there are some techniques to give Manitoba farmers an edge

Dormant seeding a hay stand can free up time in early 2026 and give forage a head start against spring weeds; here are some techniques to give Manitoba farmers an edge.