Better Farming Prairies Magazine Archive February 2023 Better Farming Prairies February 2023 edition features the following articles: Inside the Vet Shortage - May Take Several Years to Fix, Canola Disease - Strategies for 2023, Recycling Plastic - Reducing Waste, and Solar Energy. March 2023 January 2023
Five Rural Projects Receive UFA Foundation Funding Tuesday, October 6, 2026 The UFA Agricultural Community Foundation (UFA Foundation) has announced five recipients of its 2026 Rural Communities (RC) Grant program, committing a total of $100,000 to capital projects across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Each selected organization will receive $20,000 to support... Read this article online
Canada's Productivity Mega Deduction Could Fuel New Farm and Ag-Tech Investment Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Canada's agriculture sector, food processors, equipment manufacturers, and ag-tech companies could soon benefit from a major new federal tax incentive designed to accelerate investment and economic growth. During a visit to Allan Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. in Charlottetown, Prince... Read this article online
MS Schippers unveils autonomous barn-cleaning robot Tuesday, October 6, 2026 The MS Smart Cleaning Robot (see photo montage above) offers three phases on one device for barn cleaning: combining high-pressure washing, chemical foam soaking, and disinfection in a single autonomous pass. A Dutch agricultural technology company is introducing an automated cleaning system... Read this article online
Canadian Food System Trust Holds Steady, but Uncertainty and Misinformation Are Rising Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Canadians largely maintain a positive view of the nation's food system, but rising concerns about affordability, misinformation, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence are creating a more complex environment for maintaining public trust. That was among the key findings... Read this article online
Canadian Agri-Businesses Face Insurance Crunch as Premiums Rise and Coverage Options Shrink Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Small agricultural businesses across Canada are facing a mounting insurance challenge as premiums climb and coverage options become harder to find, according to research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report highlights a growing concern among farmers,... Read this article online