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Pork sector under the public’s microscope
Arguing science won’t protect producers from PR problems that are based on emotions or perceived moral high ground
AI expected to make itself felt in food systems
Artificial intelligence is already transforming the food we eat, how farmers produce it and how it reaches the consumer, experts say
Artificial intelligence is already transforming the food we eat, how farmers produce it and how it reaches the consumer, experts say
VIDEO: Green Lightning and Nytro Ag win sustainability innovation award
Recipient says accepting award was a humbling experience
Nytro Ag Corp and Green Lightning recieved an innovation award at Ag in Motion 2025 for the Green Lightning Nitrogen Machine, which converts atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-usable form.
Manitoba farm group named finalist for national water innovation award
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association has been noted for their collaboration on their Aquanty hydrological modelling project
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association’s Aquanty Project for local hydrological modelling has earned them one of three finalist spots for a national award from Water Canada.
Sustainable beef faces supply crunch
Producer involvement in Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef program slows, even as certified demand increases
In the more than 10 years since the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef was established, it has made progress but also run into challenges.
Sustainability is dead? Long live sustainability
Every farmer I have ever spoken to is intent on passing along their farm in better shape for the next generation. Indigenous farmers embrace managing their land for seven generations ahead. This thinking can inspire how Canada can compete in an unsettling global economy. Leaning into environmental sustainability may seem counter-intuitive at a time when […] Read more
Unblocking the pathways to profits and sustainability
A Western Manitoba farmer’s PhD may help bridge the divide between farmers and the rest of society
Governments, farm organizations, food manufacturers, and researchers have described a seemingly impenetrable wall to productive discussions on sustainability in Prairie agriculture.
Getting greener: How Prairie cereals have reduced their carbon footprint
Reports shed new light on Prairie cereal growers’ work implementing best practices
Cereals Canada released several reports on March 20 highlighting the relatively small environmental footprint of Canadian wheat, durum, barley and oats compared against other top-producing countries.
Alberta irrigation farmers strive for efficiencies to battle through droughts
Irrigation reservoirs in southern Alberta are looking a lot better than they have in recent years.
Automated cold storage to help Alberta agriculture
A Dutch firm says its first advanced automated cold storage warehouse in Canada is getting closer to completion, and will revolutionize the southern Alberta agriculture corridor by boosting sustainability in the supply chain.
