The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has expanded the Growing Forward 2 program for 2017 with the addition of a new project category under the Animal and Plant Health focus area – preventing access from wildlife, pests and rodents.» Read more...
The newly launched website FarmFood360.ca uses 360° cameras and virtual reality technology to allow everyday Canadians the chance to tour real, working farms and food processing plants.» Read more...
By setting a target of “25 by 2025,” the industry will marshal its resources to create new demand in new use categories for 25 per cent of its productive capacity. The demand target comes as the industry considers its sustainable growth strategy. » Read more...
When is the best time to apply zinc? What is the real value of zinc to my customers? Explore these topics and more in the Zinc Zone, a resource center available now on the Wolf Trax Innovative Nutrients website.
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Conducting regular soil tests is one of the simplest, fastest and least expensive ways to optimize one’s fertilizer program and maximize crop yield. Yet many producers still underuse this vital tool. The reality is that soil testing – be it composite, zone or grid sampling – should be considered a vital tool for every producer. » Read more...
Malting barley is a higher-value cereal crop that could be a good option for Eastern Canadian growers. A key factor in the successful adoption of this crop is the availability of varieties suited to the region’s growing conditions. Now a project is underway to identify which of the existing malting lines would be best for the east.» Read more...