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OMAFRA: Balancing corn’s N needs and high fertilizer prices

High input costs have farmers trying to find a balance between meeting the nutritional needs of their crops and not breaking the bank. OMAFRA’s Ben Rosser has created a resource to help determine how much N to apply to corn crops this year.


AAFC invests in SeedChange for farmer-bred grain seed

The $750,000 investment will be used to develop an enhanced Canadian seed system that is equipped to support the long-term competitiveness of farmer-bred grain for organic and climate-resilient farming.


Grain Growers unveils new climate solutions initiative

The “Road to 2050” is a farmer-driven plan focused on innovation, research and beneficial management practices that will boost productivity, enhance soil quality, improve carbon sequestration potential and reduce emissions.
 
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Organics going big

Organics going big

Organic farming is no longer niche in Canada. According to StatsCan, the number of organic farmers doubled between 2001 and 2016. But, at 2.2 per cent of Canadian farms, organic producers are still a minority. As that number grows, research into the trickiest problems in organic agriculture – resilience to abiotic stresses such as heat and drought, pest management and nutrient management – is keeping pace. » Learn more...
 
Assessing the risk of herbicide carryover

Assessing the risk of herbicide carryover

The effects of the 2021 drought linger on with the potential carryover of herbicide residues that can harm rotational crops in 2022. There are many factors that affect herbicide carryover. Under “normal” conditions, herbicide manufacturers take these factors into consideration and provide rotational cautions on the label. But under abnormal conditions, the label is less useful in guiding rotations. » Learn more...
 
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