Canada’s tame pasture acres haven’t changed that much over the last two decades, according to a new report from the National Farmers Union, but that might not be the whole story.
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Report tracks pasture loss in Canada
Forage industry says there are ways to claw pasture and grassland back, while also protecting farm profit
Climate researcher says China shows the way
A University of Saskatchewan researcher has traveled to China and has seen the inroads China has made to lessen its carbon footprint.
Maple Leaf touts business model success
Maple Leafs Foods CEO talks about prioritizing values, fostering environmental responsiblity and rejecting “short-termism” over a decade of change for the food company
The executive chair of one of Canada’s largest food manufacturers has outlined his company’s plans for a “new model for capitalism,” underpinned by sustainability.
Conversation called key in succession planning
Transitioning from one generation to the next has to begin with the sharing of ideas, say holistic management panellists
The conversation surrounding farm succession has opened up in recent years with various strategies being shared.
Are there opportunities to upcycle in the canola value chain?
Researcher looks for ways to upcycle products in the canola value chain using circular economy
Edmonton researcher Emma Stephens is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture, not through new crops or technologies, but by reimagining waste.
Black and pinto bean acres to decline
U.S. Navy bean acres are expected to climb 34 per cent to 167,900 acres, while kidneys will jump 42 per cent to 80,300 acres
U.S. Navy bean acres are expected to climb 34 per cent to 167,900 acres, while kidneys will jump 42 per cent to 80,300 acres
‘Extremely limited’ flax supply in Black Sea region
European duties and sanctions curtailed imports of Russian flax, which then displaced Canadian supply into China
Flax stocks are low in the Black Sea region, according to analysts.
Loss of markets overshadows federal election campaign
Farm organizations say rules-based, predictable trade environments are at the top of their wish lists for the next government
Ending tariffs, or preventing any new tariffs, overshadows all other issues so far in this federal election campaign. Trade is the number one concern affecting all sectors.
Canadian potato production set to decline
Tariffs on frozen, fresh and seed potatoes will be disruptive, but new processing plants will help Canada’s potato sector
Canadian sales of french fries, hash browns and frozen potatoes to America have doubled over the last five years.
Sheep provide valuable small business options
Saskatchewan producers find ways to gain more value from their livestock by selling meat and making use of the wool
Some Saskatchewan sheep producers have found ways to make the most of their efforts and take advantage of the buy local movement.
