A new innovation cluster on a former research farm in Nepean, Ont., is expected to boost artificial intelligence (AI) and remote-sensing technology to Canada’s farmers. “I’m not even a farmer, […] Read more
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Invest Ottawa aims to link agriculture with national capital tech sector
Small farmers called key to fight against climate change
Bayer president says the world’s ‘smallholder’ producers can make a difference by sequestering carbon in their soil
Glacier FarmMedia – The smallest farmers might be the key to successfully using agriculture to fight climate change, Bayer Crop Science President Liam Condon said in a recent presentation. So […] Read more
Instant samples offer quick decisions on the farm
Whether it is leaves or soils, the lab-in-a-box solution puts portable testing in hands of farmers and agronomists
Glacier FarmMedia – The METOS MobiLab provides soil and sap nutrient measurement in less than two hours. “We can measure nitrate and ammonia from the soil analysis part of the […] Read more
High yields lead to greater nutrient removal
Growers may need to replenish soil crop nutrients after big 2020 yields
Record-breaking soybean yields this year have likely depleted soil nutrients that farmers will need to replace. Why it matters: When reviewing fertility requirements for a specific field, it is usually […] Read more
Comment: McDonald’s makes plans for a new plant-based burger
However, the company won’t be using beef-bashing Beyond Meat
One of the most bizarre food stories of the year, other than the panic buying we witnessed in the spring, is the quasi-divorce between McDonald’s and Beyond Meat. While McDonald’s […] Read more
Canadian Space Agency seeks farmer input
CSA wants to improve satellite tools for agriculture sector needs
Employing satellites in crop production is not new, but the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) thinks they could be put to better use. In a presentation given during the 2020 Farms.com […] Read more
BASF opens upgraded facility for crop protection products
BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions (BASF) recently unveiled its upgraded facility for producing crop protection products. The $14 million upgrade was the largest investment the company has made in the Canadian […] Read more
Providing a place to change the world
Agriculture is a rare sector where people can make a difference with their work
The agriculture sector needs to recruit workers but marketing to a new generation will require innovative thinking. The industry not only needs to diversify the sectors it pulls talent from, […] Read more
Finding the right fungus
First steps taken to identify and promote fungi beneficial in cropping systems
Do you have fungus? Your fields certainly do, though the varieties vary based on several factors. While tillage levels, rotational diversity and cover crops affect fungi type, they don’t appear […] Read more
Opinion: Keep expectations low for Biden
America-first policy unlikely to change with new U.S. president
President-elect Joe Biden is a welcomed addition to the White House, but don’t expect America to change over night. United States President Donald Trump inflicted havoc on American trading partners […] Read more