The use of artificial intelligence tools in farming is expected to grow quickly in the next five years, automating and enhancing decision making for farmers. At this point, however, most […] Read more
Dairy cattle
AUDIO: AI for AI
Artificial intelligence can help dairy decision making, but make sure to check for accuracy
Veterinary association calls on federal government to address workforce shortage
National testing centre is needed to onboard internationally-trained vets, CVMA says
An organization representing Canadian veterinarians is calling for the federal government to intervene as it faces what it calls a severe workforce shortage.
Lactanet partners with Angus group for beef-on-dairy genetics
U.S-.based organization also publishes sire data from Canada, Australia
Lactanet is working with a U.S.-based Angus association to share genotyping of Angus bulls from Canada, the U.S. and Australia, as it responds to calls from dairy sector stakeholders to […] Read more
Three dairies, three approaches: Land and people are the priorities, say dairy farmers
Large dairy farms find numerous ways to fill labour needs and manage costs
Dairy farmers who want to expand must first get land and people in place. That was a common theme from a cross-country panel of leading dairy farmers at the recent […] Read more
VIDEO: Gordon dairy expands operation, and family participation
The Gordon family has brought four children into the operation with one new barn
Four family members were interested in continuing the dairy farm, so the Gordon family had a decision to make. Some dairy farm families work to establish each child with their […] Read more
No simple solutions for SNF surplus
Effective solutions for dealing with the surplus of solids-not-fat (SNF) in the Canadian dairy processing sector will not be simple no matter how big or small the processors are, Université […] Read more
U.S. feels ‘betrayed’ over dairy deal
Former official says dairy dispute between U.S. and Canada about to erupt again
Glacier FarmMedia – A senior American agricultural policy leader cautions Canadian farmers to expect a resurgence of the dairy dispute. “Watch out on dairy. I think that’s real,” Ted McKinney, […] Read more
Dairy wages lag other farms
Survey shows that average labour time per cow continues to drop
Dairy farmers continue to increase wages paid to employees, but the rate isn’t keeping up with other agriculture sectors. A survey is conducted by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food […] Read more
Bill to protect supply management unlikely to harm trade talks
Long-time Canadian trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Bill C-282 is a political signal and not likely to threaten future deals. There has been a lot of opposition to the bill […] Read more
Verheul: Supply management bill unlikely to harm trade talks
Former agriculture trade negotiator said the legislation is more symbolic
Long-time Canadian trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Bill C-282 is a political signal and not likely to threaten future deals.