Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
B.C. farmers are accessing new technology through federal and provincial government funding to grow their businesses and increase production to help strengthen food security in the province.
The B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program is helping farmers...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Canadian cattle industry is one of the country’s largest industries and a major economic driver. Canadian cattle and dairy producers hold themselves to the highest standards for quality and sustainability, which is why their...
Source: FCC
With the Bank of Canada lowering its key interest rate, now is a good time for farmers, agribusiness operators and food processors to begin reviewing their financial strategies says FCC’s Manager of Economics, Krishen Rangasamy.
On June 5, the...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Diversity in field crops creates an agriculture ecosystem that is profitable and resilient to climate change. Small acreage crops, like camelina, carinata, flax, mustard and sunflower, contribute to the resiliency of Canadian crop production thanks...
Source: AFSC
Spring on the farm is often a time of renewal and optimism. The weather warms, the grass slowly turns to green, seeds start to sprout and hope for the new season abounds. Spring also means long work hours,...
Source: Government of Alberta
The latest crop report, with conditions as of May 14, shows provincial seeding progress of major crops is reported at 33%, ahead of the five-year historical average of 28%. Seeding progress of major crops remains ahead...
Source: OMAFRA
Introduction
This factsheet describes the common causes of corrosion of roof truss connector plates, practical preventative measures for the construction of new farm buildings and repair options for corroded connector plates in existing buildings.
The corrosion problem
Corrosion of roof truss...
Source: Lactanet
by: Hannah Sweett, Ph. D. and Allison Fleming, Ph. D.
The dairy industry has reaped substantial benefits from genomics, including advancements ranging from rapid genetic improvements for essentially all traits to the identification and management of undesirable genetic conditions...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Research activities are at the heart of innovation and progress, especially in agriculture, and can lead to long-term growth and success for the sector.
Today, Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Today, Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments.
Marleigh Mann from Lloydminster was awarded $6,000 towards her post-secondary studies as the grand prize recipient. Mann’s essay...
