In an era when cropping decisions are increasingly informed by up-to-the-minute data, authors of the just-released Organic Corn and Wheat Value Chain Report for Ontario found the availability of data […] Read more
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Organic Council hopes report leads to enhanced data accuracy
Inadequacy of organic crop insurance yield numbers cited
University of Waterloo engineers stronger agriculture ties
Dean of engineering says agriculture offers students opportunity to further sector technology while completing co-op studies
The University of Waterloo engineering program is sowing the seeds of agriculture technology development, one partnership at a time. “Collectively, there is so much more we can do as a […] Read more
Technology uses sensors to manage feed
Feed flow monitoring reduces costs and improves pig performance
For livestock producers, feed consumption and conversion are leading success indicators, but measuring this in real time can be challenging. Weighing animals regularly isn’t practical, and existing feed monitoring solutions […] Read more
Beef imports from Britain jump 177 per cent
Canada exports zero beef to the U.K.
Glacier FarmMedia – Beef imports from the United Kingdom are up 177 per cent in the first four months of 2024. Canada imported $10.2 million worth of beef from Jan. […] Read more
To save bees, focus first on habitat, then pesticides: scientists
Science Notes: A recent study indicates habitat loss is a bigger factor than pesticide exposure when it comes to bee diversity
Hedgerows and wild grass in field margins, which previously served as semi-natural habitats, are being swallowed by agricultural production. While scientists have suggested pesticide use and habitat loss are detrimental […] Read more
Organization focuses on female farmers
Dimension-E offers mentoring and resources to address unique needs and challenges
In French, the feminine version of “entrepreneur” is “entrepreneure.” The letter E at the start and end of that word inspired the name of Dimension-E, an organization working to empower […] Read more
New packing line expands potato production capacity
EarthFresh Farms markets specialty and premium varieties
A new state of the art production line is helping an Ontario company get a premium local product to consumers more quickly and efficiently. EarthFresh Farms Inc. is a Canadian […] Read more
Global crop yields don’t match increasing demand
Sluggish production blamed on adverse weather conditions and high input costs that lead to reduced fertilizer use
Glacier FarmMedia – Rising demand and below-trend yields are causing tightness in the global supply of major crops, says one of the world’s largest crop input suppliers. Why it matters: […] Read more
Opinion: Time to get Canada’s export markets back on pace
Canada’s out-of-date system for approving products and innovations is holding us back
One of the fastest ways to bore someone to tears is mentioning the words “regulatory competitiveness.” It is, however, a critical topic, especially when accessing world markets is being made […] Read more
Farm connections flagged in infectious disease spread
Shared equipment, workers may play roles in interstate spread
Glacier FarmMedia – When Dr. Deb Murray arrived at a sow barn to deliver the news that porcine epidemic diarrhea virus had broken out, she immediately organized an emergency management […] Read more