by Jackie Clark
Though big cities have been the major hotbeds for COVID-19 infections and outbreaks, the virus has touched the lives of those in the rural, agricultural community as well.
by Kate Ayers
Farm life is known for its strong ties to and close relations with neighbours, friends, and colleagues.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
As the precision agriculture space continues to grow and provide producers with an extensive range of tools to help them collect and track data, all these options can become overwhelming.
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Farmers and other agricultural stakeholders across Ontario advocate for the protection of farmland, and a few policy and legal tools are available to help them.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
As increasingly extreme weather adds another element of unpredictability to crop production, farmers are considering changes in their operations to help maintain yields.
“Studies show that we can definitely expect more volatile weather,” Rebecca Shortt said in an interview with Better Farming.
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
When it comes to farm equipment, “safety is very important and often overlooked,” Mark Burnham told Better Farming. He’s a farmer in Cobourg with experience in agricultural engineering.
“We aren't just talking about road safety either; personal and environmental safety are also very important.”
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Once your crop is growing in the field, it’s up to Mother Nature and your agronomic management decisions to try to capture the full yield potential of that seed.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Ongoing crop research and development are critical to keep the Canadian agricultural industry competitive.
As a result, the ag industry needs a large network of passionate, skilled and dedicated crop specialists committed to excellence in research.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Genetic information rests at the centre of better understanding how living things function and adapt to their environments.
The livestock industry can use this information, such as genotypic and phenotypic data, paired with breeding tools to obtain desired traits in progeny and make improvements throughout the value chain.
by Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
As producers look to maintain or expand their operations, they must be mindful of their debt servicing capacity, Carl Fletcher told Better Farming.