While organic crop production is taking off, organic livestock is falling behind.
Organic livestock faces challenges
Organic producers say their production has been limited by the disconnect between industry standards and implementation
Janelle Rudolph
Stories by Janelle Rudolph
Inter-row cultivation helps organic crops
Two organic producers at the recent Advancing Organics conference in Saskatoon said inter-row cultivators are worth the expense, noting considerable benefits with their use.
Camelina genetics up for an upgrade
Saskatchewan research hopes to take both winter and spring camelina varieties to the next level
Both winter and spring camelina might be on the cusp of better varieties to help boost production of the oilseed in Western Canada.
Sheep market sees record highs
Industry observers hope new optimism will encourage more entrants into the business
Sheep prices continue to rise, with several cultural and religious observances that feature lamb consumption dominating the spring calendar.
Filtering seed guide information for organic farms
Variety traits prioritized in organic farming sometimes don’t mesh with what conventional producers need to know when choosing seed for the year
Variety traits prioritized in organic farming sometimes don’t mesh with what conventional producers need to know when choosing seed for the year
Fertilizer needs fair trade balance: Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers on tariffs
Tariffs between Canada and the U.S. threaten farmers on both sides, CAAR says, but the real hits may not be felt until next year
Tariffs between Canada and the U.S. threaten farmers on both sides of the trade war, CAAR says, but the real hits may not be felt until next year.
Regina-Wascana candidate intends to represent all of Sask.
Jeff Walters, Regina-Wascana Liberal candidate, promises to vouch for rural and urban interests on Parliament Hill
Jeffrey Walters is running for the Liberal party in the riding of Regina-Wascana, which was represented by Ralph Goodale from 1993 until the 2019 federal election.
Trade uncertainty is here for the long haul
Farmers advised to get a lawyer to read through sales contracts to explain what happens when tariffs are imposed
While the tariffs themselves may not last long, the trade relationship between the United States and Canada — as well as the rest of the world — has been irreparably altered.
Pulse flour research looks bright
University of Manitoba researcher uses light source synchrotron to dissect best pulse flours for various food uses
Pulses have a niche in the plant protein space, but the industry hopes new markets and new end uses will help those crops expand their footprint.
Cutting the nitrous oxide emissions without cutting the crop
Better nitrogen management promises to both protect crop yields and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer; new research looks to verify how much difference it actually makes
Better nitrogen management promises to both protect crop yields and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer. New research looks to verify how much difference it actually makes.
