A poll suggests farmers are more concerned about climate change than input and crop prices, fruit and vegetable growers are nearing long-awaited protections, and the PMRA is accused of being […] Read more
Videos
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Dec. 13, 2024
VIDEO: Tool design tackles a variety of orchard management tasks
Orchard and vineyard growers not only have to maintain the direct health of their fruit-bearing plants, but also keep the grasses and weeds around them from getting overgrown. This likely […] Read more
How green ammonia could power your next tractor
The internal combustion engine has become considerably more efficient since its first use in a tractor in the late 19th century, but it’s always relied on petroleum in one form […] Read more
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Dec. 6, 2024
Canada and Indonesia sign a trade deal, Chinese buyers are scaling back on Canadian canola, and StatCan says farmers harvested more wheat than expected, and less canola. It’s your national […] Read more
VIDEO: Autonomous machine treats powdery mildew using UVC light
To control powdery mildew in orchards, growers currently need to apply a fungicide to help keep plants healthy and avoid further complications down the road. But what if your crop […] Read more
FuelPositive designs system for on-farm ammonia production
Ian Clifford with FuelPositive has been working with Curtis Hiebert of R and L Acres to install a modular setup on his farm that will supply it with on-farm produced […] Read more
Southern Manitoba farmer prepares for on-farm ammonia production
It’s easy to see why Curtis Hiebert of R & L Acres in southern Manitoba feels like he’s on the cusp of something great. If all goes as planned, his […] Read more
AgGronomyTV: The potential for ‘green ammonia’
If you’ve never heard of green ammonia, it may become a more popular topic among farmers once a pilot project in southern Manitoba flicks the switch into production. At a workshop on Nov. 26 hosted by University of Manitoba professor Mario Tenuta, Robert Arnason of the Western Producer spoke with Tenuta about the potential for farmers to generate ammonia at the farm level to supply their own nitrogen fertilizer needs.
AGCanadaTV: In case you missed it; your national ag news recap for Nov. 29, 2024
Trump’s tariff announcement rattles the markets, Canadian National Railway could be headed for another stoppage, and an ‘experienced’ team shines in the chore competition at Canadian Western Agribition. It’s your […] Read more
VIDEO: Automated weeder uses AI to manage weeds in vegetable crops
At the EIMA international agricultural machinery exhibition earlier this month, Ferrari Growtech had an impressive piece of equipment on the show floor weed control. Named the Twistweed, this automated weeder […] Read more
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