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Using and owning farm data

Using and owning farm data

A recent survey by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) regarding agriculture information technology has revealed results that most would have anticipated before checking the boxes on a survey form.

APAS welcomes third expansion

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is pleased with the expanded coverage for the Federal Livestock Tax Deferral announced on January 30 but is calling for a review to improve the program for future years.
Sask. Century Farm buys Quantum Air Drill

Sask. Century Farm buys Quantum Air Drill

Spring seeding will have a whole new meaning to Dyrland Farms in Kyle, Saskatchewan, this growing season 鈥 after placing the highest bid for use of a new Quantum Air Drill at the Field of STARS event this past July.
Gardening tie to Chinese event

Gardening tie to Chinese event

Tuesday, February 5 is Chinese New Year, and 2019 is the 鈥測ear of the pig鈥. The pig is a symbol of prosperity, and the entire Chinese festival is full of special traditions, special foods, and horticultural symbols.
Whooping cranes continue to do well

Whooping cranes continue to do well

In 1941 only 21 Whooping Cranes existed in the world and many thought North America鈥檚 tallest bird was doomed to extinction. Through decades of dedicated and painstaking efforts the endangered Whooping Cranes now numbers some 650 in the wild.

Beef belongs on the plate in new food guide

Beef remains a part of the revised Canada Food Guide launched today by Health Canada.
Of spuds and cropping changes

Of spuds and cropping changes

Even though I have covered agriculture as a significant part of my job for the past three decades, I am still at times surprised by the level of diversity in the sector in this country. A case in point is the developing story of potatoes in Manitoba.
WGRF commits $2.4 million to projects

WGRF commits $2.4 million to projects

Through a continuing co-funding partnership with the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and other producer commodity groups, Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) is pleased to announce over $2.
Agriculture This Week - Robotic sprayer is intriguing tech

Agriculture This Week - Robotic sprayer is intriguing tech

It was only a few issues back I wrote about the anticipated emergence of increased robotic farming. And then thanks to one of my social media connections I came across www.ecorobotix.
Canola council celebrates Chinese decision

Canola council celebrates Chinese decision

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is applauding today鈥檚 news that two canola traits developed using biotechnology have been approved in China.
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