The enormity of seeding weighs heavily on producers and the entire agricultural supply chain at this time of year. It can take a toll on physical and mental well-being.
Opinion
Rural solar development needs common sense
There’s no silver bullet for stopping the slow but steady onslaught of global warming.
Agricultural impact cannot be understated to the masses
Canadian agriculture is already environmental… it just needs to be shown outside the bubble
Urban centres need to truly appreciate the lifestyle that is afforded to them because of the rural people toiling in the fields.
Glyphosate under attack, but not just from lawsuits
One of Prairie agriculture’s most important herbicides is under siege.
Letters to the editor – May 1, 2025
Your messaging to farmers and particularly ranchers should be, stop pharming and get back to farming.
Canadian food self-sufficiency starts by empowering farmers
Canada’s egg farmers are looking to our leaders to show their strong support for the supply managed egg sector, which delivers stability and self-sufficiency to our food system.
FCC report helps put farmland rental rate picture into focus
Cash rental rates for farmland are something of a black box. No public reporting system exists, and since it’s a competitive market, most farmers would rather not divulge what they’re paying.
Passion for growing giants also seen in farmers’ dedication
It takes a lot of passion, energy and knowledge to plant a field full of seeds and turn it into a harvestable crop.
Prairie farmers have plenty to say about federal election
Next week’s federal election is one of several important issues currently on our readers’ radar, and a survey we recently published has clearly struck a chord.
Letters to the editor – April 24, 2025
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