By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Effective leadership and communication skills among team members can play a significant role in the success of farm and ranch businesses.
By Paula Schuck
Better Farming
If your teen was suddenly accepted to college or university tomorrow, would he or she be ready to care for him- or herself? Would his or her diet revolve around microwaved ramen noodles, hot dogs, and boxed macaroni and cheese? Or could your child shop for ingredients, and plan and prepare healthy meals for a week?
What if every teen began his or her post-secondary education knowing how to make at least six simple, nutritious, fresh meals?
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Farmers and researchers are starting to develop a better understanding of the importance of a well-functioning cooperative community of micro-organisms, called the soil microbiome. To help improve their soils, producers must have an accessible way to evaluate the microbiological activity in their fields.
by Peter Hohenadel
Better Farming
Many Ontario abattoirs have disappeared over the past decade, confirms Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.
He’s a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He’s also a well-known commentator on agri-food matters.
By Jim Algie
Better Farming
When their terms expired in May 2019, the fourth and fifth remaining members of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) beleaguered, appellate body made fond-but-anxious farewell speeches to the organization’s ambassadors in Geneva.
By Jim Algie
Better Farming
Part of the solution to Canada’s current policy struggle over complex business risk management programs in the era of Donald Trump’s trade war should involve payments to farmers for environmental goods and services, says Dr. Don Buckingham.
By Jackie Clark
Staff Writer
Better Farming
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Given the growing concern about rural crime across Western Canada, provincial government officials are pushing for legislation updates to better protect farmers and other rural residents. Below, we recap the recent developments in each province.
By Jim Algie
Farmers considering niche grain production for emerging artisanal markets operate within what one close observer calls “an informal seed system” that generally lacks supply and reliable data about productive varieties.
By Kate Ayers
Staff Writer
Better Farming
Communities and industries across Canada must prepare themselves for increasingly volatile weather conditions.