Current operators have about six months to comply with new regulations, but a researcher says a moratorium is too late
REGINA — A moratorium on wild boar farms will help Saskatchewan better deal with the threat of African swine fever and other diseases, the provincial government said. However, University of Saskatchewan researcher Ryan Brook said it’s far too late to control the feral population. The moratorium was announced in a package of new regulations under […] Read moreNews
Study into ag research hurdles identifies labour, funding
Man. Crop Alliance asked consulting company to evaluate research capacity in the province and the challenges it faces
WINNIPEG — Crop research in Manitoba can be a challenge. The province has some crops, such as sunflowers, which aren’t grown in other parts of Canada. Plus, Manitoba has unique growing regions such as the Red River Valley, which is hotter and wetter than the rest of the Prairies. Finding researchers to study sunflowers, corn […] Read more
VIDEO: Climate FieldView guides farmer decisions, builds reputations
Glacier FarmMedia – From Ag in Motion 2024 – Michael Robin talks to Climate FieldView representatives and farmers about how the technology is used. Troy Prosofsky, a FieldView team member, talks about Climate FieldView use and accuracy. Mark MacNaughton began using Climate FieldView since it was in its early stages. He talks about how it’s […] Read more
Updated federal feed regulations cross finish line
Long-awaited review of country’s feed rules offers industry more flexibility, risk-based approach, focus on food safety
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada’s feed industry has a new set of rules. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released its long-promised update to national feed regulations. Formally referred to as “Feeds Regulations, 2024,” the final version was registered June 17 and published July 3 in part 2 of the Canada Gazette. “We’ve been waiting for […] Read more
Biological certification program planned
WINNIPEG — There are dozens of choices in the vitamin and supplement aisles at grocery and drug stores, to the point where consumers can be overwhelmed by the options. What is ginkgo biloba and what does it do? Is it better than beta carotene? The world of biological products in agriculture is similar. With hundreds […] Read more
Horse-for-slaughter export fight moves to Japan
Animal rights group argues that delays on the Japanese side exceed the allowable time without food, rest and water
Glacier FarmMedia – Animal Justice has new weapons in its battle against the export of Canadian horses for slaughter. The animal rights advocacy group has collaborated with another animal protection group in Japan called the Life Investigation Agency (LIA). The focus of the collaboration is to document what happens to horses once they reach Japan. […] Read more
Total mixed ration mixers go head to head at AIM
Glacier FarmMedia – Total mixed rations (TMR) are one way producers make sure that cattle are getting the best nutritive bang for the farmer’s buck. It helps make sure that every animal is getting their share, and no more, of the forages, grains, additives and other parts of the feed plan. Typically though, its a […] Read more
Bunge, Viterra offer EU concessions
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Bunge and Glencore-backed Viterra have offered concessions aimed at winning European Union antitrust approval for their US$34 billion merger, the European Commission website showed last week. The companies announced their merger a year ago in a challenge to global giants Archer-Daniels-Midland and Cargill. The commission, which did not provide details of the […] Read more
Sask. more successful overwintering honeybees
Focus on domestic stock replacement and more time to pay closer attention to hive health seen as reasons for success
WINNIPEG — Honeybee colony losses in Canada are estimated at 36 per cent in 2024. That’s marginally worse than 2023, when beekeepers lost 32 per cent of their colonies through the winter, says the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA). Every July, CAPA publishes data on the number of hives that fail to survive the […] Read more
Feds say cutting emissions still critical for ag
Agriculture Canada acknowledges that a changing climate will result in crop shifts and a need for increased irrigation
The federal government believes farmers and Canada’s agriculture industry should cut greenhouse gas emissions. Al Mussell, an agricultural economist, says Canada’s policy for agriculture should focus on adaptation. The Western Producer submitted questions to an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada spokesperson for a reaction to Mussell’s proposal. Western Producer: Al Mussell, an agricultural economist, published a […] Read more
