Glacier FarmMedia – One could say the origin story of the robotic Rova Barn began with a young kid on a dairy farm who wanted to go to the beach, or on a family road trip, or just to Grandma’s for Sunday dinner. But milking chores had to trump adventure. “We didn’t go on holidays […] Read more
Robo-coop automates the work of pasturing poultry and pigs
Ukko Robotics’ Rova Barn is self-moving and programmable
De Dell Seeds transfers ownership to next generation
De Dell Seeds has transferred its ownership and management to the next generation. Founded by Vince Trudell in 1999, De Dell Seeds has grown and evolved over the past 22 years while maintaining from its base as a family company. Vince has decided to pass the reins to his eldest son Will Trudell, who has […] Read more
Canada’s “right to repair” bill explained
Bryan May, MP for Cambridge, answers questions – what the bill seeks to address, and why he believes it’s important
A private member’s bill to allow Canadians more right to repair devices, including farm equipment, will be resurrected after it died when Parliament was prorogued for the recent election. Bill C-272 proposed to update Canada’s Copyright Act to allow Canadians more freedom to repair digital devices, including smartphones and farm equipment. Bryan May, Member of […] Read more
Opinion: Conference shows opportunities available to participate in reconciliation
The combined enthusiasm of First Nations for agriculture, mixed with added interest from government and industry, is creating exciting opportunities despite the barriers. That enthusiasm was on display during FHQ Development’s two-day, Indigenous Agricultural Innovation Conference held virtually in September. Attendees heard from a diverse set of speakers, including Melissa Arcand, an associate professor in […] Read more
NK Seeds gives corn portfolio a “refresh”
Syngenta Canada is placing greater emphasis on corn hybrid development for Eastern Canada
Syngenta Canada Inc.’s NK Seeds brand is boosting its corn lineup with a renewed focus on seed. Although Syngenta has been a leader in trait development, for several years it hadn’t offered many new advancements in its corn product portfolio, particularly in the higher heat unit range. But that is changing. It’s part of the […] Read more
In-bin monitors help safeguard crops post-harvest
Monitoring systems can be considered an extension of crop management
Farmers strive to protect the crop all year. Why stop once it’s in storage? It’s a question posed by Canadian grain monitoring systems company Bin-Sense. During a virtual Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show panel session, Anthony Wideman, a Listowel-area grain grower and representative for Bin-Sense dealer Auxilia Ventures, and Warren Feist, representing Bin-Sense from Saskatoon, shared […] Read more
McDonald’s targets net greenhouse gas emissions drop
Reuters – McDonald’s Corp set a new target to cut global greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, from the beef in its burgers to the light bulbs in its restaurants. The burger chain also said it was working with the nonprofit Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to revamp its existing climate change targets. […] Read more
New platform launched for direct-to-consumer sales
Website makes it easier for consumers to find local products
G’Day is a new online platform that aims to better connect consumers with producers. Launched July 8, the platform is devoted to connecting community members with direct-to-consumer farm sales and allows all transactions to happen directly between the purchaser and the seller. The platform is simple. Consumers visit the website, search within their location for […] Read more
Alternative pork export markets soar as Chinese sales fall
Philippines, Mexico help offset large drop in shipments to China caused by COVID concerns and softer domestic demand
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s pork exports to China were $609 million in the first seven months of 2021. That sounds decent, but sales to China were $1.025 billion at the end of July in 2020, which means Canadian pork exports to China are down $400 million this year. In a normal year, a $400 million […] Read more
Editorial: The fine print will win
Farmers tend to be price takers as producers of commodities, although many of them have found direct routes to consumers and that can be profitable. Farmers markets have proven helpful for many farmers who attempt to create a sideline food or produce business. That includes Oliver Papple, a young farmer who grows sweet corn and […] Read more
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