A Profitable Pasture presentation examines low-maintenance water systems for rotational and traditional grazing to support livestock needs and to safeguard watersheds.
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Clean water, strong pastures: Producers rethink livestock watering
From solar‑powered pumps to frost‑free nose pumps, smarter watering systems can cut erosion, reduce walking distance, and improve cattle performance.
Get farmers in on federal water security strategy planning, CFA says
Any debate about water access should prioritize food security and on-farm production, the federation says
Farmers should be involved in the development of a Canadian fresh water security strategy, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says.
Province moves ahead with conservation authority amalgamation
Lower-tier Ontario municipalities will no longer participate in governance
Ontario is moving ahead with changes to conservation authorities which will reduce their number from 36 to nine, while eliminating lower-tier municipal input.
Can AI read a plant’s mind? Research predicts thirst before stress sets in
Scientists have developed a machine-learning method that forecasts plant water use each day
An Israeli study shows how machine-learning models use plant behaviour and climate data to accurately predict daily water use.
Over-winter bale grazing can boost cattle gains and pasture health
Producers from across Ontario report improved soil fertility,increased health and input savings
Ontario beef producers say overwinter bale grazing improves cattle gains, pasture fertility, and reduces manure handling and labour costs.
Lessons from a watershed-level water management project
There were 30 berms installed across the Garvey-Glenn watershed near Lake Huron
There were 30 berms installed across the Garvey-Glenn watershed near Lake Huron, reducing erosion of farmland.
Canada and Ontario invest $14.6M to boost farmland resiliency and sustainability
Increased funding enables the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to expand its project scope to improve soil health, protect water resources, promote biodiversity, and support long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Canada and Ontario increased investment of $14.6 million to help farmers improve soil, water, and biodiversity through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
Ontario invests $3 million protecting the Lake Simcoe Watershed
Funding offsets Holland Marsh farmer adoption of innovative phosphorus reduction technology
Ontario continues to encourage farmers to adopt technologies reducing phosphorus runoff into local watersheds with a $3 million Farm Washwater Innovation and Stewardship program addressing the Lake Simcoe Watershed.
New demonstration farm coming to Bruce County
Ontario Farmland Trust investing in extension services for best management practices
A donated farm near Tiverton will allow the Ontario Farmland Trust and other organizations to demonstrate best management practices.
The Weight of water and words
Revisiting Walkerton: misinformation and a quarter century of blame
The Walkerton Water Crisis is an example of our responsibility as journalists to provide accurate information in our coverage and to dedicate equal passion and commitment to clarifying misinformation.