A new Senate report on Canada’s soils raises concerns about the future of food production and biodiversity. But a team of researchers at the University of Guelph says there is hope to improve the country’s soil health.» Read More...
Statistics Canada reported an increase of realized net income for Canadian farmers rising 18.3 per cent to $14.5 billion in 2023, as growth in receipts offset the rise in expenses.» Read more...
New Extended Producer Responsibility Programs began in Quebec and Prince Edward Island as part of the new strategic direction for Cleanfarms, an agricultural industry stewardship organization.» Read more...
Well-designed cropping systems can achieve multiple goals simultaneously, helping growers optimize crop productivity at the same time as improving whole-farm sustainability and resiliency. Understanding the complex interactions between crops and different cropping systems will be key to helping growers identify productive, resilient cropping systems. » Learn more...
It’s always so energizing to go out and talk to people about agriculture. It’s exciting to learn about the research being conducted and hear the passion in people’s voices when they talk about their niche of the industry and what they’re doing. Nothing beats those face-to-face conversations. » Learn more...