Ag start-up challenge picks finalists Finalists have been selected in the 2023 Thrive Global Impact Challenge. Selected from a pool of more than 900 applicants from 87 countries, the 25 startups — 10 from the United States, three from Australia, two from Canada, two from Israel and one each from Spain, New Zealand, India, Brazil, […] Read more
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FCC works with Ont. smart farm
Farm Credit Canada is expanding its sponsorship of the Ottawa Smart Farm powered by AgExpert over the next three years. The smart farm is located at Area X.O, the research and development complex for next-generation smart mobility, autonomy and connectivity. It was established by Invest Ottawa and the City of Ottawa. It is one of […] Read more
AG Notes
Year-round blueberry production funded Researchers at Kwantlen Polytechnic University who are studying how to sustainably grow berries out of season in Canada recently received a $1 million contribution from the Weston Family Foundation. A proposal from the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture at the university has advanced to the Shepherd Phase of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge. […] Read more
Agricultural research was early priority for young country
Agricultural research in Canada has been conducted by the private and public sectors since the country’s beginning. This timeline looks mainly at the development of federal agricultural research in Canada and is based on information from the Canadian Encyclopedia. 1821: The first record of agricultural research is an attempt to establish an experimental dairy farm […] Read more
Three Farmers opens new plant
Three Farmers Foods recently opened a new manufacturing plant in Saskatoon. The 15,000 sq. foot facility consolidates a previously spread-out head office, manufacturing and storage operation under one roof. The company will use the new space to specialize in the production of a diverse range of minimally processed snacks, with a key focus on beans. […] Read more
College unveils scholarships
Westman Group Inc. and companies under its umbrella will invest an additional $300,000 in student financial awards for Assiniboine College in Brandon. The scholarships will be for students entering their second year of studies at the college. WGI intends to distribute a $5,000 annual award on behalf of each of its six divisions, for a […] Read more
Ag Notes
Regenerative ag certification received Axten Family Farms of Minton, Sask., has become the first Canadian operation to receive regenerative agricultural certification from Regenified, a regenerative agriculture verification and certification body. The Tier 5 certification signifies the highest level of regenerative practices and requires rigorous in-field evaluation, practice assessment and verification and outcomes assessment to measure […] Read more
Walk With Me campaign launched
The Do More Agriculture Foundation has launched the Walk With Me campaign today, which is World Mental Health Day. The campaign is intended to raise mental health awareness and honour the memories of those in the agriculture community who have died by suicide. Participants are encouraged to invite others along for a walk, share their […] Read more
Cargill supports Alta. living lab
A financial contribution from Cargill will help the Peace Region Living Lab strengthen its on-farm innovation and research activities and sharing events. The program is part of a federal initiative and network of living labs across Canada, which uses a producer centred approach to agricultural innovation. It brings together farmers and ranchers with scientists and […] Read more
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Food documentaries planned in Manitoba Manitoba Ag Days and the TV show Great Tastes of Manitoba are joining forces to bring stories of agricultural innovation and accomplishment to audiences across Canada. As a way to mark its 35th anniversary, the cooking show will work with the farm show to create a series of documentaries about […] Read more
