A coalition of farm groups has launched a new national movement to promote the idea of farmers being a part of creating Canadian climate change solutions. The group, called, Farmers […] Read more
Farmers pitched as climate solution providers
A new organization aims to bring attention to farmers’ role in climate change mitigation
Editorial: Still lots to know about mechanisms of soil health
The maintenance of soil health has come into much greater prominence in the past five to 10 years. That’s an important step — our soils are the basis of civilization […] Read more
Reproduction testing added to robotic milking
The option is available on the VMS V310 from DeLaval
DeLaval has created a simpler version of its on-farm milk-testing system, integrating pregnancy and heat monitoring in its new V310 robotic milking system. The DeLaval VMS V310 alerts farmers when […] Read more
Learning from huge yielding crops
Record-setting soybean yield shows that there’s room to grow
Many farmers find the crazy-high yield records of producers who grow for competition exasperating. They shake their heads and say there’s no way those bushels of corn and soybeans are […] Read more
Data sharing in yield networks creating new knowledge on British wheat
Very high yields are possible and work is being done to find limitations
Farmers are the greatest manageable variable affecting wheat yields, says British consultants who run yield networks of top producers. The biggest difference is not region or variety, or soil type, […] Read more
Making the corn switch decision
Those who switched hybrids during 2019’s late planting season generally had more success
The 2019 planting season forced farmers to make more complex corn seed and planting timing decisions than they have in years. A wet and cool spring kept many farmers in […] Read more
Editorial: Putting the emphasis on family generational wealth
I’ve heard many speakers on farm succession. Most of them have good messages; some of them are exceptionally good at creating enthusiasm, and some have useful stories that make you […] Read more
Soil health products part of new entrant’s offering
Fertilizer stabilizers among products coming from Timac Agro
A French company is bringing its unique model and crop technology to Ontario. Timac Agro Canada, a division of international agriculture company The Roullier Group, offers fertilizer products, especially stabilizers […] Read more
Editorial: Convoluted solution is no solution
Tomato growers and processors need a clear solution to the marketing purgatory into which they’ve been plunged over the past couple of years. However, the province’s recent proposals fail to […] Read more
Pushing back against pot
The rapid expansion of cannabis production in rural areas has prompted residents, farmers and municipalities to call for a slowdown in growth
Ontario’s rapidly growing cannabis production sector is facing a backlash after the addition of many new growing facilities has resulted in interim control bylaws from municipalities and the formation of […] Read more