Costs of plant disease AND The Agrobot [REPOST]

Crop diseases can have a serious impact on a farmer's bottom line, that’s why management is an ongoing concern for producers. Finding the right tools and technologies to help producers get a handle on diseases can be complicated and expensive. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher Kelly Turk…

How to prepare for emerging diseases AND Federal cuts to international aid

 African Swine Fever and emerging diseases was a main topic of discussion at the recent Sask Industry Pork Symposium. Dr. Stephanie Smith, the director of the veterinary unit with the Ministry of Agriculture, shares how the industry and farmers can prepare for emerging diseases like African Swine…

Pressures on oilseeds export AND Foreign Ownership of Sask farms

The Research Lead with Agri-Food Economic Systems suggests with Canadian oilseeds under increasing trade pressure, an oilseed strategy could be helpful. An Independent Agri-Food Policy Note and accompanying Policy Concepts Paper, released by Agri-Food Economic Systems, examined the pressures facin…

What meat are consumers buying? AND Pulse Canada in China

A protein journalist says the technological revolution is helping shape the buying patterns of consumers more today than over the past century. "The Retail Meat Counter; What consumers are buying and how is it changing?" was among the topics discussed as part of the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Sympo…

US Tariffs AND Agriculture for Elementary school kids

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10 per cent increase in tariffs on goods imported from Canada in response to ads produced by the Ontario government. Manitoba Pork General manager Cam Dahl says Canada's elected officials need to prioritize the renegotiation and to tone down the rhetoric whil…

Plant disease AND The agri-bot

Crop diseases can have a serious impact on a farmer's bottom line, that’s why management is an ongoing concern for producers. Finding the right tools and technologies to help producers get a handle on diseases can be complicated and expensive. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researcher Kelly Turk…

Online training for swine workers AND Food & beverage forecasts

A new online training platform for swine barn workers is allowing farms to manage, coordinate and track their training programs. Mark Fynn is the Training Resources Coordinator with the Canadian Pork Council. He will discuss the progress for the new program that was officially launched in March 20…

Political influence on research AND Fake honey [REPOST]

Politics have had a significant impact on agriculture research in Alberta. The government in that province changed hands with the New Democrats taking power in 2015 and then new United Conservative Party winning the election in 2019. It has been a stressful time for those involved in research. A …

Shortening crop rotations AND The economic value of shelterbelts [REPOST]

Farmers have shortened up crop rotation for a number of reasons. Oilseed agronomy research scientist Patrick Molecki is with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre.  He there are numerous issues popping up because of this practice including herbicide  …

Manitoba Pork says prioritize trade with US and Mexico AND Farm Credit Canada Food and Beverage summit

Canada's elected officials need to prioritize the renegotiation of the Canada, United States, Mexico trade agreement and to tone down the rhetoric while working with allies in the U.S. to maintain trade. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl suggests this matter should be the number one  issue of…