This image shows how AAFC is using machine learning to design sampling locations, based on predictive soil maps. This is on the Upper Medway Watershed within the Thames River basin.

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The quest is on to obtain more detailed soil type and topography data on Ontario croplands from satellites

If farm agencies in Ontario were to make an information wish list, it would likely include detailed and up-to-date soil and topographical data. This information would, among other things, help […] Read more



Expanding suburbs continue to gobble up farmland.

Municipal hopefuls pose idea of AgBelt to protect farmland

Two London-area politicians – one urban, one rural – say there needs to be more planning protection of farmland

Two London-area municipal politicians are proposing the creation of a belt of land throughout southern Ontario that maintains its primary role for agriculture. The Ag Belt, as Kelly Elliott and […] Read more