Glacier FarmMedia – Scientists have seen the light on photosynthesis research that is expected to greatly boost yields in food crops around the world. Crops that are in full sunlight […] Read more
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Discovery shines light on crop yields
Researchers find way to help plants make better use of photosynthesis
Farmer surveys may cease in 2026
Statistics Canada says surveys may be replaced by technology
Glacier FarmMedia – By 2026, Statistics Canada (StatsCan) may stop asking producers about their planting intentions, how many people they employ and other questions about their on-farm activities. StatsCan will […] Read more
Pregnancy testing technology for sheep producers being examined
The ability to get results without veterinarians or specialized equipment coming to farms near no one
Glacier FarmMedia – Researchers are working to place some of the complex technology found in veterinary laboratories into handheld devices that will allow producers to more easily diagnose pregnancies in […] Read more
B.C. to back Indigenous food system projects
New program taking applications starting Monday
A new British Columbia program will provide up to $80,000 each for projects in agriculture, food processing or other sectors to improve food security in that province’s Indigenous communities. The […] Read more
Vertical farm research shows increased nutrient density with amber LED exposure
Impact of amber LED could be a game changer for northern Ontario food production
The impact of amber LEDs (light emitting diodes) on Brassica microgreens highlights the potential for year-round nutrient-dense vertical greenhouse growth in food security-challenged areas. “By increasing amber-blue LED lights while […] Read more
Innovative tech solutions for livestock win at international competition
Automated feeding, drug administration are among the winning entries
Innovations focused on automation and artificial intelligence accounted for half of the double gold star winners at a leading international event for animal breeding this year. Organizers of SPACE, an […] Read more
Precision field logistics
Succeeding with autonomous machinery in row crops requires focus on getting inputs and equipment to the field at the moment it’s needed
Logistics carry the day, not tactics – or so goes the military adage. However true on the battlefield, the saying also has resonance in crop production. It holds true for […] Read more
Comment: The dangers of big data extend to farming
If agriculture data isn’t protected, a handful of powerful companies will shape food production for their own benefit
Most internet users are by now aware of the vulnerability of their personal data. When the news broke that tech companies misuse and manipulate our personal data, there was a […] Read more
Editorial: Food from space
The recent Canada-wide Rogers outage was a reminder for me of what life was like before the internet. Although it was a huge inconvenience (I wasn’t able to work at […] Read more
Why is cybersecurity not a selling point?
Expert believes ag and automotive sector’s cybersecurity focus is lacking, despite immensity of threat
The importance of cybersecurity can’t be understated so why don’t equipment companies market top-notch digital security capabilities as a feature in their products? For that matter, why are even passing […] Read more
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