A Saskatchewan organic farmer, north of Prince Albert, reports measurable agronomic benefits in using FarmDroid, an autonomous robot seeding and weeding system, for smaller-seeded crops.
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Robot seeder and weeder efficient for organic crops
A Saskatchewan organic producer reports stronger plant outcome using a precision agriculture robot for seeding
Manitoba research seeks peat moss stand-ins
Blending peat moss with more sustainable alternatives will hopefully help protect precious supplies of the slow-to-regenerate soil booster and horticulture growth medium
Manitoba researchers hope blending peat moss with more sustainable alternatives will help protect precious supplies of the slow-to-regenerate soil booster and horticulture growth medium.
Horticulture farm practices in the limelight
The 2025 Horticulture School in Brandon covered tools to extend Manitoba’s vegetable and fruit growing season, horticulture crop agronomy and new research like peat sustainability
The 2025 Horticulture School in Brandon covered tools to extend Manitoba’s vegetable and fruit growing season, horticulture crop agronomy and new research like peat sustainability.
High tunnels make for longer vegetable growing season in Manitoba
High tunnels could give Manitoba’s fruit and vegetable growers weeks more to grow crop and pad their profits
High tunnels could give Manitoba’s fruit and vegetable growers weeks more to grow crop and pad their profits.
How to grow a giant pumpkin
Pumpkin growing champion shares tips at Selkirk seminar for getting the biggest pumpkin possible
Want to grow a giant pumpkin? A two-time winner for the heaviest pumpkin at the Roland Pumpkin Fair has tips to grow your gourds to massive sizes.
Assiniboine College greenhouse gets boost
The RBC Foundation donated $700,000 to Assiniboine College’s greenhouse program
The RBC Foundation donated $700,000 to Assiniboine College’s mobile prototype Greenhouse in a Box research project.
Belgian climate scientists grow the pears of the future
Belgian researchers are growing pears in a controlled environment that simulates how climate change will affect the region in 2040. Their aim is to see what global warming has in store for Europe's fruit growers.
Veggie production eyes cover crops
Eastern Manitoba experiment with cover cropping in vegetable production takes root
An on-farm test is underway to assess how cover cropping, pitched for alternative weed control and soil health, might work for larger-scale vegetable growers.
More greenhouse space coming for Assiniboine College
Western Manitoba college to receive $2 million for facility expansion
Assiniboine College's latest ag expansion announcement will see greenhouse facilities grow on the Brandon campus.
Dutch greenhouse seed production aided by technology
World Seed Congress tours greenhouses responsible for developing new tomato, leafy green varieties
The Netherlands is known for its greenhouses and its seed production. A tour on the third day of the World Seed Congress concentrated on both of those leadership positions for the country.
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