Five-year committment renewal between FCC and EMILI will provide foundation for research to put more technological tools in the hands of farmers.
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FCC, EMILI renew partnership
Five-year commitment will provide foundation for research for ag tech advancement
Survey links regenerative farming to increased biodiversity in Manitoba
Bird survey looks at how regenerative ag affects bird populations, species at risk
Bird survey from the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association looks at how regenerative ag affects bird populations, species at risk.
Does soil health pay the bills?
The answer to that simple question is very complex, recent research shows
Accurately measuring the financial gains or losses of prioritizing soil health is very complex, recent research shows
Can biology make no-till organic feasible?
Soil microbiology, diversity and nutrient cycling among considerations if producers want to limit tillage in their organic fields, consultant says.
Farm-produced anhydrous ammonia in the home stretch
R&L Acres near Sperling will soon be producing its own anhydrous ammonia using water, air and hydro
A Manitoba farm is about to be the real-world testing ground for green ammonia: anhydrous that is produced on site using clean technology and is both more friendly to the environment and frees the farmer from fertilizer market volatility.
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.
Europe’s agricultural uprising a warning for Canada
EU election results have dealt a blow to overreaching green policies
EU election results have dealt a blow to overreaching green policies, and Canada's government should take note.
Dutch farm manufactures liquid fertilizer to avoid manure hauling
Dutch farmer separates nitrogen from manure to fertilize crops and to avoid running afoul of the country’s nutrient regulations
Dutch farmer separates nitrogen from manure to fertilize crops and to avoid running afoul of the country’s nutrient regulations. Farmers in the country are frustrated by the hoops they have to jump through thanks to government policy.
Is it time for farmers to have their own political party?
Frustrated farmers have organized politically in the Netherlands. Should Canadian farmers follow suit?
Farmer-supportive parties are winning political power in Europe. What does that mean for Canada? Is it time for a farmer political party?
Europe’s manure mathematics frustrate farmers
Strict rules in the Netherlands limit nitrogen application, depending on the form it takes when applied
In the Netherlands, farmers are trucking their cattle manure long distances in order to keep within the lines of the country's nitrogen restrictions, but farmers still have to fertilize, and are getting frustrated with the requirement.
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