Technologies that can turn renewable resources such as agricultural residues into useful bioenergy, biofuels, and biomaterials like ethanol and biodegradable plastics are receiving federal funding. Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) will […] Read more
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Federal bioindustries funding to help develop new bioproducts
The bioproducts cluster brings together representatives from across the agriculture and processing sectors
The challenge with livestock tech
Precision technology could change the game for livestock, but economic risk, lack of commercial options and lack of producer knowledge are holding it back
Marrying precision technology and livestock production could result in healthier animals, better gains and efficiencies and a more environmentally friendly footprint, according to the research — but farmers aren’t exactly […] Read more
New light system destroys weed seeds at the combine
Redekop working with U.S. company on system that works on smaller combines
A weed destruction system, to mount on the rear of combines, that uses a specific spectrum of light, is being developed through a partnership between Redekop and Global Neighbor Inc. […] Read more
How an agriculture society boosts farm innovation
Grand River Agricultural Society is investing in farm technology businesses
Agricultural societies have long been part of the fabric of rural life in Ontario, but one such organization is changing how it supports agriculture. Philanthropy, particularly support for innovation and […] Read more
FarmDroid provides scalable horticultural seeding and weeding
Farmers are looking for affordable weeding tools that reduce crop damage and increase ROI
The FarmDroid will be demonstated at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Industry asked for input on sheep code updates
Producers and stakeholder survey helps inform decision on new sheep code
A producer survey has closed that will help inform the National Farm Animal Care Council’s update of the sheep code of practice. The council initiated an update to the Code […] Read more
Making cattle unloading easier
Cattle chute on the back of a trailer means no need for a chute at a pasture
A loading chute attached to a trailer makes cow movement more efficient, especially in remote locations. Doug Green saw the problem regularly when he was hauling cattle. He’d pull up […] Read more
Lower costs, U.S. demand are positive signs for Canadian hog sector
Northeast U.S. demand serves as relief valve for a glut of hogs in Ontario after loss of Quebec processing
There's reason for optimism for some Canadian hog farmers
Static electricity attracts pollen to insects
Science Notes: Butterflies, moths pull pollen to them without touching plants
Butterflies and moths collect so much static electricity while in flight that pollen grains from flowers can be pulled across air gaps of several millimetres or centimetres. The finding, published […] Read more
Gauging China’s market risk
What does history say about managing China’s market potential and politics?
China provides risk and reward for Canadian agriculture exporters. With rhetoric escalating around the world, the risk could become a greater challenge. With Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Houthis […] Read more