Dalhousie University researchers use artificial intelligence to create new dairy farm apps that analyze cattle sounds and measure methane.
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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
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.
Is Canadian agriculture and agri-food ready to pivot?
Environment, trade uncertainty, economics and geopolitics have made the agriculture landscape less predictable, say panellists at CAPI 2025 conference in Ottawa
Canadian agriculture is at a pivotal moment as geopolitical, trade, economic and environmental issues are creating tension in the agriculture economy: CAPI 2025 conference
RBC invests $5 million in Prairie sustainable agriculture
The new program, announced in Manitoba, links Prairie farmers, students and researchers with tools and training to promote sustainable agriculture
RBC has launched a farm initiative to support regenerative agriculture, soil health, student training and farm business transition across the Canadian Prairies.
Fall soil testing tips for smart fertilizer plans
Quality 2026 crops start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil sampling practices in fall 2025
Quality crops next year start with quality soil test data, which starts with Manitoba farmers using the best possible soil sampling practices in fall 2025
Farmer musings of post-harvest Manitoba
Harvest 2025 results, tariffs and the push to prepare for winter and beyond on Manitoba beef and grain farms
A former board member of the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA) offers thoughts on harvest 2025 yields, tariffs and the push to prepare for winter and beyond on Manitoba beef and grain farms.
When ag science meets ag culture
Reporter’s Notebook: With traditional agricultural practices of Indigenous peoples gaining scientific backing, a mindset shift may become more possible
Long overdue it may be, but the wider farming and ag science communities are now earnestly revisiting “ancient” techniques, rooted in the principle of maintaining natural balance, for use in contemporary gardening, cropping and livestock husbandry, Janelle Rudolph writes.
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.
Canadian farmers need new tools to support on-farm innovation
Farmers need risk managment buffer that actually works and investment that drives advancements forward if Canada is to build resilience
Farmers need a risk management buffer that actually works and investment that drives advancements forward if Canada is to build resilience.
Federal agriculture minister pushes faster Canadian regulatory system
Agriculture minister Heath MacDonald says speed and timing of product reviews and approvals needs change
Canadian agriculture minister Heath MacDonald says speed and timing of product reviews and approvals needs change.
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