The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-06-20
Crop Report
Alberta's latest crop report shows many parts of the province have received some much needed rain, especially in the southern half, where dry conditions were starting to impact crops and forages. Read more
2022-06-20
Recent rains should help crop development
Farmers are busy checking crop development, spraying weeds and scouting for insects and disease. Read more
2022-06-20
Collaborative meeting with Phyto Organix and farmers productive for both sides
On Wednesday and Thursday, Phyto Organix Foods Inc. met with local farmers for the first time in the Strathmore and Vulcan regions to discuss their $225 million yellow pea processing facility. Read more
2022-06-20
Rural Manitoba family farm gets into growing cannabis
Adam Carritt got one of the biggest shocks of his life when his dad called him a few years ago and said he was thinking of growing something much different on the family farm, than the crops his... Read more
2022-06-20
African Swine Fever National Strategy Focusses on Minimizing Negative Impact of ASF Outbreak
The Chief Veterinarian with the National Pork Producers Council says, in the event of an African Swine Fever outbreak, the ability to identify where the disease is and to resume the movement pigs and... Read more
2022-06-20
Health of the Gut Dictates Overall Health
A researcher with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says the more we learn about gut health, the more we recognise the importance of the health of the gut to overall health.
Researchers with... Read more
2022-06-20
Researchers Evaluate Technologies to Contain Airborne Pathogens
Researchers with the University of Minnesota are exploring different technologies being used in other industries that might be effectively applied to swine barns to contain the spread of airborne... Read more
2022-06-20
B.C. creates advisory group on regenerative agriculture and agritech
The 17-member group will provide advice to government to promote regenerative ag practices Read more
2022-06-20
Minister Bibeau announces finalists for Food Waste Reduction Challenge
12 finalists in the Business Models Streams will compete for a grand prize Read more
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2022-06-20
Older Farmers at Higher Risk of Falls
Preventing Debilitating Slip, Trip and Fall Related Injuries Read more
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2022-06-18
Farmer loses £50,000 over shortage of workers
Andy Allen could not get enough labour to pick asparagus and says it has cost him £50,000. Read more
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2022-06-17
Robot farming: 'Something none of us have seen'
Farms in Shropshire are using robots to plant, maintain and weed crops after a worker shortage. Read more