Scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are developing new berry varieties for eastern Canadian growers to meet new climate challenges and consumer preferences.
Expanding strawberry varieties suitable for eastern Canada
Federal breeding programs considering agronomic and production system characteristics, as well as consumer preferences
Carolinian Canada wants to hear from farmers on native seed funding
The organization is trying to establish native seed orchards, and wants farmer participation
Carolinian Canada want to know what will help farmers incorporate native seed orchards into their businesses in an effort to inform investments driving expansion in Ontario’s native seed industry.
Farmer-friendly approach could help Species at Risk
Conservationists argue increased farmer participation critical for measuring at-risk
Conservationists argue increased farmer participation is critical for measuring at-risk species on farm land.
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.