Farming

• ‘They’re filling strollers’: Inflation leading to theft at Ontario apple farms

  Ontario apple farms are worried about slow business as inflation and food insecurity drives visitors away from wanting to buy their locally grown produce.

  Economy

  Oct 5
  
• Wet spring helped fend off harsh summer drought for Alberta farmers

  A cold and dry winter set the stage for a challenging summer, but rain in May and June helped alleviate many concerns for some farmers.

  Environment

  Aug 27
  
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• Inaugural Saskatchewan Open Farm Days sows seeds of knowledge, connection

  Several farms opened their doors to visitors this weekend during Saskatchewan Open Farm Days. The farmers say the event helps people connect with a vital industry.

  Canada

  Aug 11
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• Last year’s drought impacts this year’s berry season in Saskatchewan

  The Berry Barn's saskatoon berry yield was a bit below average this year after last year's drought conditions impacted new growth in the fall.

  Canada

  Aug 1
• Impact of fire at Quinn’s Meats devastates local farming industry

  A fire at Quinn's Meats in Yarker devastated local farming, forcing some farms to close. Efforts to rebuild face challenges amid a decline in Ontario's licensed abattoirs.

  Canada

  Jul 10
• Manitoba producers struggle as weather woes hit farms, large and small

  The past few summers in Manitoba have brought extremely hot temperatures and dry spells but this year Mother Nature has switched things up.

  Environment

  Jul 10
• Record rain feeding into soggy start to Manitoba summer

  Record rain in July has put Southern Manitoba into a lower gear starting the summer. That has caused delays in many areas including agriculture and road construction.

  Weather

  Jul 5
• How artificial intelligence could help farming become more efficient, sustainable

  There is a network of so-called smart farms across Canada, led by Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in Alberta.

  Features

  Jun 17
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• ‘Not just dirt’: U of Guelph researchers seek ways to protect soil on Canadian farms

  A group of researchers at the University of Guelph are finding ways to protect soil and the future of food production. Soils at Guelph has been operating since 2019.

  Canada

  Jun 11
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• Hamilton’s rural farmers to pay new stormwater fees, settle for relief through credits

  Described by critics as a "rain tax," the new fees are earmarked for projects that cover costs tied to managing sewage spills and other climate change-related impacts.

  Environment

  Jun 7