Driverless machinery and 3D printing: future of farming on display
From driverless machinery to 3D printed equipment, the future of farming is on display at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina. Continue reading
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Weed-scouting app showcased at Farming Smarter event
By Matt Battochio Videographer
A weed-scouting app designed to help agronomists properly identify weeds was showcased at a Farming Smarter event in Lethbridge on Thursday. Continue reading
Technological innovation critical to ‘fourth revolution’ in farming
Generations of farmers have relied on knowledge and family expertise to grow food, but the sector is set for a surge of disruption at the hands of made-in-Canada artificial intelligence-powered systems. Continue reading
Japan suspending sale of Canadian wheat after GMO discovery concerns Alberta farmers
Japan has suspended its tender and sale of wheat from Canada after grain containing a genetically modified trait was discovered last summer in southern Alberta. Continue reading
‘Some fields will not be harvestable’: Over 50 per cent of N.S. blueberry crops lost to frost
By Natasha Pace Reporter
“It’s going to be certainly a setback and for those growers that only grow blueberries, it’s an unbelievable setback.” Continue reading
Growers welcome warm weather at the Lakefield Farmers’ Market
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Growers in Peterborough County are embracing this week’s warm, humid weather after the growing season got off to a late start. Continue reading
New Saturday farmers’ market to open next month in downtown Peterborough
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market will open Saturday June 9th in the Courtyard of the Citi Centre on Charlotte Street Continue reading
Near-record dry conditions in Sask. plaguing farmers
With thousands of acres that still need to be seeded, farmers are questioning how long it will take for high winds to sap the moisture the soil still has. Continue reading
Holistic farms becoming more popular in Saskatchewan
While holistic farm management practices are gaining popularity in Saskatchewan, there is a learning curve. Continue reading
Alberta sees decades-long potato boom
Potato production has spiked in Alberta over the decades, according to ATB Financial. Last year, the province produced over two billion pounds of the crop, more than it ever had before. Continue reading
