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September 5, 2019
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Collection program begins for old, unwanted pesticides

Cleanfarms will run its annual collection program for unwanted pesticides for farmers who want to dispose of these old materials safely and securely. Collection events will be held in Peace Region, northern Alberta, and across Manitoba.


Government invests in innovation to advance Canada’s food processing industry

The Government of Canada and industry partners will invest $6.6 million in research on product innovation in cereals, oats, pulses and natural preservatives for the food processing sector.


RBC report says Canadian agriculture can grow if it transforms

A new report from RBC, entitled Farmer 4.0, estimates Canada’s agriculture sector’s gross domestic product could reach $51 billion in output by 2030, up from $32 billion today, if the right investments in people and technology are made.
 
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Wet harvest

Preparing for a wet harvest

In many ways it’s impossible to plan for a wet harvest, because nobody knows exactly what conditions Mother Nature will send year to year. But there are a few ways producers can plan for the worst and maximize their profit potential no matter what comes. » Learn more
 
Variable rate prescriptions

Developing variable rate prescriptions

Variable rate applications and precision agriculture tools keep advancing, as more growers look for opportunities to improve yields and optimize inputs. However, the continued challenge is really understanding the variability and being able to translate that into management plans and VR prescriptions. » Learn more
 
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Growing winter wheat after a bad season

Ontario saw poor winter wheat survival in 2019, in part because of wet weather in the fall and spring. To avoid a repeat season, growers are exploring how to ensure their crop gets off to a good start. In this episode, Joanna Follings discusses some of the risks of planting early, ideal seeding rate and depth, along with some input considerations for a good winter wheat crop.

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