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Animal advocates argue law violates free expression; province defends focus on trespass, not speech
Agronomists, soil scientists on what they offer, and what the differences between the tests are
Using natural compounds, like cannabis mulch, can help repel the beetles from potato fields
An expert in sheep production says incremental change and increased measurement can increase production profit
Glacier FarmMedia – The pathway to profit in sheep is paved with little details. “The secret of success is doing the common thing uncommonly well,” said Mark Ferguson, founder and chief executive officer of neXgen Agri of New Zealand. “Our goal has to be kilograms of lamb out the door.” Measurement and data analysis are […] Read more
The Australian company behind a new ad campaign says the fibre’s environmental footprint isn’t all about carbon
Glacier FarmMedia – The Woolmark Company has a new plan to promote the sustainability of wool. “There’s wool for all seasons,” said Monica Ebert, sustainability manager for the Australian company. “You just have to find the right pieces.” Ebert was the guest speaker during a Campaign for Wool “Spinning Yarn” webinar series last month. She […] Read more
Portable system uses a combination of pre-programmed sorting draft gates, sensor technology and remote control
Glacier FarmMedia – A new version of a livestock handling system is designed to combine efficiency with technology for use in sheep operations. The Racewell HD4 Chute is offered by Te Pari Products, a New Zealand based livestock equipment company. “The whole idea is minimizing stress on the farmer, the sheep, and maximizing your labour […] Read more
In their Critical Ground report, senators call for the protection of soil and its designation as a national resource
Glacier FarmMedia – Under a blazing sun, Senator Rob Black shared insights from the recently released soil study entitled “Critical Ground.” “Soil is critical and essential to life; we must do all we can to preserve it,” Black stated. The senator spoke metres away from the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s soil pit, which […] Read more
Sunrise Potato Systems Institute’s SP327 reaches commercial production in Canada, and company negotiates with China
Glacier FarmMedia – An early chipper variety stirred interest during recent potato field trials in Ontario by offering earlier maturity than standard varieties with similar yields. Five companies, including one in the United States, are evaluating the potential of F160032-06 this season. Vanessa Currie, a research technician with the University of Guelph’s plant agriculture department, […] Read more
Report advocates for soil to be designated and protected as a national resource
Glacier FarmMedia – Under a blazing sun, Senator Rob Black shared insights from the recently released soil study “Critical Ground.” The senator spoke metres from the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s soil pit, displaying the challenges and benefits of soil health during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on Sept. 11. Related stories: The Latest News […] Read more
