The U.S.-developed mapping platform has been available to Saskatchewan farmers and aerial applicators since 2012, and is now available in Manitoba and Alberta.
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Mapping tool to stop accidental spraying now available across Prairies
Organic farmers and beekeepers hope FieldWatch can prevent costly accidents
Chemical costs are down—but for how long?
A new report highlights price drops in agricultural chemicals, but rising raw material costs and market volatility could reverse the trend
As the agricultural landscape braces for uncertainty, securing supplies now could be a smart move for the season ahead.
High-risk list drops two ag chemicals
Glacier FarmMedia – A 2024 product advisory from Keep it Clean is missing two names previously featured on a list of high-risk crop protection products. Keep it Clean is a joint initiative of the Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, Pulse Canada and the Prairie Oat Growers Association. The group releases an annual product advisory […] Read more
Chemical delays aggravate Aussie farmers
CANBERRA (Reuters) — Australia’s farm chemicals regulator is taking too long to approve new products, leading to billions of dollars in preventable crop losses for one of the world’s biggest agricultural exporters, industry groups say. Australia is a major supplier of goods from wheat and barley to cotton and wine. Approvals of as many as […] Read more
