Interest in the 54,000 acre farm is thought to be high among overseas investors; price is expected to top $70 million
A massive farm extending to 54,000 acres is up for sale in Tasmania after it was put on the market by its New Zealand owner. Rushy Lagoon is the biggest farm in Tasmania, an Australian island state south of the Australian mainland. It is owned by Alan Pye, who bought it in 1996. Interest is […] Read moreNews
Alta. and RCMP partner to increase efforts on fighting rural crime
The Alberta government is planning to increase efforts on combating rural crime in the province. During the throne speech at the legislature Thursday, Alberta lieutenant governor Lois Mitchell announced new initiatives that both the province and the RCMP will undertake to address rural crime. She said the initiatives include investing in new tracking technology and […] Read more
Late season snowstorm brings much needed moisture to Prairies
WINNIPEG, March 8 (CNS) – After a winter spent waiting for snow, farmers across the southern Prairies were happy when the forecast was right and Western Canada received a late winter snowstorm. “We’ve heard moisture’s coming before and it doesn’t show up or it goes around us. So when it started snowing and it started […] Read more
Challenging times for fertilizer use in European Union
Extra pressure in the form of new fertilizer application regulations are being piled on to European farmers along with a fresh hike in costs of the commodity. Whether it is organic or artificial, fertilizer is an essential ingredient for European farmers to increase production, but its use is proving costly and a headache for many. […] Read more
U.S. farmers fight for right to repair
Growers rebuff recent industry proposal to improve service as an attempt to derail right to repair legislation
Farmers buying a new implement face two technological hurdles. First, the electronics are nearly impossible to repair, and second, they may not have the legal right to try fixing it. To top it off, they may not even own the tractor for which they paid half a million dollars. Some manufacturers argue that they own […] Read more
New tire technology for skid steer loaders
BRANDON — Solid rubber skid steer loader tires have been around since Cat introduced them in 2000. But now, the three key drawbacks seen previously — short lifespan, rough rides and poor traction — have been addressed by the latest tire technology. Evolution Wheel started from scratch when it designed the new RS series solid […] Read more
Canadian track maker gives new life to old tracks
Farmers are used to having retreaded truck tires, but for farm equipment off the road that hasn’t been a common choice. Canadian track maker Camso is putting new life into old tracks. After a pilot program last year, the Quebec company is making track replenishment an option for producers looking to get more years out […] Read more
USDA forecasts mostly fall, but market doesn’t rise much
Canola fell on news that American soybeans are in ample supply and Brazil’s crop still looms large. The USDA supply and demand report for March told a tale the market was mostly ready for. Corn was the winner for the day, with nearby futures prices on Chicago rising to match the high-point for the year, […] Read more
Organic sales ‘booming’ in Europe
There is a growing appetite for organic food in the world’s second biggest market for the products. Organic food demand increased by 15 percent in the European Union to US$35 billion in 2016, according to a report by the United States Department of Agriculture. “The organic food market in the European Union is booming,” stated […] Read more
Rival might be on the way for Russett Burbank potato
The Russet Burbank has long been the king of potatoes. It’s the most widely grown variety in North America. Also known as the netted gem, it is loved for its shape, flesh colour, shallow eyes, storability and excellence in baking and french fries. A new variety presented earlier this month by Agriculture Canada for accelerated […] Read more
