by Jackie Clark
“In places like western Europe, there are soil compaction maps and national programs. It’s really taken very seriously over there,” Dr. Dan Reynolds, a soil scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada based at the Harrow Research and Development Centre, tells Better Farming.
by Jackie Clark
Canada’s food industry is vast and vibrant: from the farmers who grow ingredients, to processors who add value, to the retailers who sell to consumers. These key players rely on each other to deliver a variety of safe and nutritious food to Canadians. So, what happens when relationships between these players become unbalanced?
by Kate Ayers
Planting season can be a stressful, yet exciting time of year. Equipment will soon start to roll, bringing new opportunity to innovate and improve.
This month, Better Farming speaks with cash crop producers to learn about the crops they are planting, their equipment and seed choices, and how their decision-making processes have changed over the years.
by Jim Algie
In July 2019, Quebec Superior Court Justice Michel Pinsonnault signed off on the distribution of Canadian assets belonging to an insolvent U.S.-based company called BioAmber Inc.
by Jackie Clark
Though big cities have been the major hotbeds for COVID-19 infections and outbreaks, the virus has touched the lives of those in the rural, agricultural community as well.
by Kate Ayers
Farm life is known for its strong ties to and close relations with neighbours, friends, and colleagues.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
As the precision agriculture space continues to grow and provide producers with an extensive range of tools to help them collect and track data, all these options can become overwhelming.
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Farmers and other agricultural stakeholders across Ontario advocate for the protection of farmland, and a few policy and legal tools are available to help them.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
As increasingly extreme weather adds another element of unpredictability to crop production, farmers are considering changes in their operations to help maintain yields.
“Studies show that we can definitely expect more volatile weather,” Rebecca Shortt said in an interview with Better Farming.
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
When it comes to farm equipment, “safety is very important and often overlooked,” Mark Burnham told Better Farming. He’s a farmer in Cobourg with experience in agricultural engineering.
“We aren't just talking about road safety either; personal and environmental safety are also very important.”