Farming
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BC Cattlemen’s Convention returns to Vernon with focus on next generation of agricultureFrom robotic pesticide sprayers to drones that can help with seeding and fertilizing, there is no shortage of high-tech farming equipment at this event.EconomyMay 27
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Crop Report: Saskatchewan producers making ‘tremendous progress’ with seedingThe recent crop report shows that Saskatchewan producers are making great progress with this year's seeding as 68 per cent of the crops are now in the ground.CanadaMay 25
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Cattle ranchers in B.C. facing financial strugglesMore established ranchers are stepping away from the farm as costs rise in this ever-changing industry.CanadaMay 22
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Community rallies around North Okanagan farms dealing with storm damage"It is really humbling," said farmer Eric Feehely. "Makes me a little upset in the best possible way. People here are so caring toward us."CanadaMay 22
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New USask research makes crop management, rotation more efficientUsing online calculators, farmers can calculate a crop's nutrient removal –the level of each nutrient exported from the field – which can impact how they use fertilizer.CanadaMay 10
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High costs putting farming out of reach for young people, affecting all CanadiansThe rising cost of land is making it hard for young farmers to enter the industry, and those barriers come when a growing number of older farmers are planning to retire.CanadaMay 7
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Seeing double: 22 sets of twins born between 2 southern Alberta ranchesCattle producers in southern Alberta are still hard at work calving cows and getting ready for this warmer weather. For one farm family, 2023 is proving to be a unique year.CanadaMay 1
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Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market to operate at Quaker Foods City SquareThe market will host operations at the downtown public square on Charlotte Street every Wednesday and Saturday from May 3 to Oct. 28.CanadaMay 1
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Spring seeding underway in southern AlbertaThe snow is melting across the prairies and that means farmers are gearing up for seeding season. The late start has slowed things down, farmers say the moisture is worth it.WeatherApr 25
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Generous land donation boosts Okanagan food charity"She contributed quite a lot through her farming efforts to the community and she was getting on in age, so she just wanted to pass it on."CanadaApr 21
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