Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Agricultural Stewardship Technician Beth Wrona explains the StormTech stormwater management system to attendees at a research farm tour near Thorndale Sept. 5, 2024.

Research farm trials urban-style stormwater management

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority tests StormTech Stormwater Retention System to manage extreme rainfall events

Use of an urban-style storm water management system in an agricultural setting is being explored by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.



Taking plot trial planting into the future

Taking plot trial planting into the future

Syngenta’s North American PowerPlant fleet allows for more data collection on new varieties

Establishment of crop variety trials by Syngenta became standardized and considerably more efficient over the past two years as the company purchased a fleet of 22 PowerPlant research planters from Iowa-based, family-run manufacturer Almaco.

TMRs offer benefits to sheep producers

TMRs offer benefits to sheep producers

Labour savings and lower feed costs, more flexibility with ingredients can be realized

Switching to TMR feeding is a major investment and a major change in mindset for many sheep farmers, but can pay financial and flock health dividends.