Glacier FarmMedia – Engaging the public rather than trying to educate the public could be the best path to ensure continued trust in animal agriculture. Marina von Keyserlingk, a professor in animal welfare at the University of British Columbia, said she has given a lot of thought about the future of animal agriculture and the […] Read more
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Education campaigns about agriculture have drawbacks: professor
Engaging the public about animal agriculture’s vision is called a better option than abruptly pulling back the curtain
London agri-food hub gets funding
The Grove, located at Western Fair, aims to help agriculture and food businesses
The federal government is investing $7.2 million in a hub for agri-food at the Western Fair District in London. The hub is called The Grove and is located in the buildings that once held events like the London Farm Show, across the street from the AgriPlex. Why it matters: Southern Ontario agriculture hasn’t had as many […] Read more
Urban farm fills niche while mentoring marginalized youth
The farm owner didn’t see herself reflected in agriculture and set out to change that
As a new urban farmer, Cheyenne Sundance is intent on growing more than just fresh produce. Sundance, who is mixed-race Black-identifying, saw a void in access to two things in her local farmer’s market – year-round fresh greens and diversity. So she decided to fill them both. Why it matters: Agriculture has not been a […] Read more
Opinion: The privilege of many problems
Availability, authenticity and accountability are the hallmarks of a trusted food supply
“A person with empty stomach has one problem, but a person with full stomach has many.” Most Canadians are not used to worrying about access to food. Despite a few short-term impacts resulting from adjustments in the supply chains, even COVID-19 left the shelves stocked. According to recently released research by the Canadian Centre for […] Read more
India soybean production said to be lower
Production of the 2020-21 kharif (fall harvest) soybean crop in India should be lower, according to a United States Department of Agriculture attaché report. The fall is the only time India harvests soybeans. The attachés, Amit Aradhey and Mariano Beillard, proposed several changes to the official USDA numbers from October including a 10.7 per cent […] Read more
Jersey sale moves online
Jersey Ontario held a first sale on its new online platform to help dairy farmers to meet December incentive days and a quota increase. The Dec. 12 sale had 30 animals offered. The sale grossed more than $60,700 and averaged $2,024. The Jersey Ontario’s SNF Buster Sale was hosted for the first time on Jersey […] Read more
John Deere connects with sprayer control company
Smart-Apply precisely places spray based on high-value crop canopy
John Deere is moving further into precision spaying of specialty crops with an alliance with an innovator of intelligent control systems. The company has entered into an allied distribution agreement with Smart Guided Systems to sell and support its Smart-Apply Intelligent Control System through the John Deere dealer channel in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. […] Read more
Drones and AI detect soybean maturity with high accuracy
Science notes: The technology could greatly reduce the need for boots on the ground
Walking rows of soybeans in the midsummer heat is an exhausting but essential chore in breeding new cultivars. Researchers brave the heat daily during crucial parts of the growing season to look for plants showing desirable traits such as early pod maturity. But without a way to automate detection of these traits, breeders can’t test […] Read more
Food processing workers get Phase 2 vaccine access
Meat processors and investigators eligible for COVID vaccines in next phase
Livestock producers and processors are more optimistic now that processing workers and inspectors will be vaccinated as part of Phase Two. “We recognize first responders, healthcare workers, and those in long-term care must be prioritized in terms of first access to vaccines,” said Rob Lipsett, Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) president. “However, we are thankful […] Read more
Beef Farmers of Ontario adopts anti-discrimination value statement
The commodity organization announces efforts to ally with those promoting diversity
Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) has incorporated a values statement calling for “diversity, equity, and inclusion” into its education and advocacy strategy. Why it matters: Diversity policies to better accommodate and understand social groups are becoming increasingly common in both the public and private sphere, although are less common in primary agriculture. According to BFO, […] Read more
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