chris grainger harvest genomics

Bringing rapid genetic testing to the farm

Competition win helped Harvest Genomics bring its technology to the agriculture industry

The last two years have been a whirlwind for Harvest Genomics CEO and co-founder Chris Grainger. After his Guelph-based start-up won the University of Guelph Gryphon’s LAAIR pitch competition in […] Read more

Fertilizer supplies to one of China’s major corn-producing regions have been disrupted by COVID-related transportation restrictions.

COVID-19 lockdowns could delay Chinese corn

Country has restricted movement to slow spread of the virus, making it difficult for farmers to return from their city jobs

Corn planting in one of China’s major producing areas could be delayed as many of the region’s millions of farmers struggle to return home from temporary city jobs because of […] Read more


Mike Buis, far right, speaks during a panel session at the recent Farm and Food Care Ontario annual meeting on how the pandemic has altered agricultural on-farm business models, while Marianne Edwards of Sheldon Creek Dairy, far left, and Kevin Snyder, of Snyder Heritage Farms, listen.

Pandemic pivot improved the bottom line

How some farm businesses found that pandemic-related changes resulted in improved profits, processes

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many farm businesses to alter how they do business, but there is a silver lining.  Having to pivot how their businesses operated brought new innovation, taught […] Read more