A spray drone used water to demonstrate the potential of the technology during a Manitoba crop tour this summer.  |  Don Norman photo

Legal drone spraying takes step closer to reality

CFIA says the work that is ongoing to satisfy federal regulatory authorities is moving faster than previously anticipated

The ray of hope might be dim right now, but farmers wanting to legally spray pesticides on their crops using drones may be seeing the first hint of light at the end of the tunnel. Ross Breckels, a senior scientific evaluator with Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), said the process of getting common […] Read more

FMC is seeking nominees to fill three positions on the board. Board members are expected to serve three years. | Screencap via fmc-gac.com

FMC seeks nominations

Nominations to the Farm Management Canada board of directors are open until May 12. The organization is seeking nominees to fill three positions on the board and expected to serve three years. Nominees can be from any of the following member categories: farmer (including young farmer), member at large, association or organization, academic institution or […] Read more