Conservationists argue increased farmer participation is critical for measuring at-risk species on farm land.
Farmer-friendly approach could help Species at Risk
Conservationists argue increased farmer participation critical for measuring at-risk
45 years of breeding better silage
Independent corn breeder Francis Glenn reflects on corn silage genetics, industry consolidation, and opportunity
Independent Ontario corn breeder Francis Glenn reflects on corn silage genetics, industry consolidation, and opportunity.
Essex Conservation Authority tile program proving popular
Efforts being made to reduce nutrient loading, sedimentation with installation of tile mains
Beginning in 2025, Essex launched the “Clean Water - Green Spaces” initiative providing funding for cover crops, soil testing, and other projects similar to those offered by the other three conservation authorities.
Why tile quality matters
Tile manufacturers pushing for product certification standards
Drainage tile that is manufactured using certification standards is less likely to fail prematurely.
Improving agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability
Policy fellows highlight need for more targeted risk management programs, land assessment, and vegetable sector soil support
Improving the resilience of Canadian agriculture requires more flexible and targeted conservation and safety net programming, according to doctoral and distinguished fellows with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
Supporting farmers improves agriculture’s environmental impact
The opportunity for regulatory, outreach, and conservation policy change.
Reducing landowner liability risk, targeting landscape conservation in areas where ecological gains could be achieved alongside high productivity, and reducing barriers to digital technology adoption could all improve the environmental resilience of Canadian Agriculture.
Is it possible to expand grain shipping on the Great Lakes?
Logistical efficiency will be key to maximizing capacity
A container port close to growers in southwestern Ontario could increase export opportunities.
Farming on the floodplain
How Latvian cattle farmers improve biodiversity with traditional grazing system
A farming couple in Latvia share how they raise Charolais beef cattle on mixed woodland-grassland meadows that flood regularly.
Port of Johnstown expanding fertilizer, crop shipment capacity
Local authorities and V6 Agronomy partner to “re-shore” inputs and expand export opportunities
An expansion is in the works for the Port of Johnstown’s agricultural product handling capacity.
Food grade soy markets stable
Buyers remain steady despite tariff talk, but shipping issues remain possible
The grain market has been volatile due to geopolitical issues and European sustainability requirements, but the market has been comparatively stable for Identity Preservation and food grade soybeans.
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