Sheep Provide Feedback in Award-Winning Study Thursday, December 5, 2013 Who better to decide what a sheep likes to eat than a sheep? At least, that's the thinking behind University of Western Australia's new research project to determine sustainable forage materials. A variety of 10 species of native shrubs have been planted in the experimental paddock, and it's up to the sheep to select the tastiest. Science Network Western Australia reports that Professor Phil Vercoe has great faith in their abilities: "They are so clever at what they do in terms of balancing their diet, in terms of self-medication." Planting shrubs increases the profitability of marginal paddocks by providing extra feed for the sheep and giving farmers the chance to rest other pastures. The shrubs of the future must be able to survive harsh conditions while creating minimal gut parasites in the sheep and reducing methane emissions. The project won the 2013 Eureka Prize for research and innovation. BF Wind Farm May Get Permit To Kill Eagles Behind the Lines - December 2013
Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens Monday, September 21, 2026 As summer gives way to autumn, farmers across the U.S. Midwest and parts of Canada are watching a weather pattern that appears poised to become increasingly active during the heart of harvest season. According to Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass, recent atmospheric... Read this article online
U of G Launches Powering Food Futures Initiative, Invites Farmers to Shape Canada’s Agri-Food Future Monday, September 21, 2026 A new national initiative is inviting farmers, industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to help shape the future of Canada’s agri-food sector at a time when food security, climate resilience and global competitiveness are taking on heightened importance. Powering Food Futures, a... Read this article online
Green Care Farms celebrates five years of dementia care Monday, September 21, 2026 What a wonderful event! As communities recognize World Alzheimer's Day 2026, Green Care Farms marked a major milestone: five seasons operating Canada's first care farm designed specifically for people living with dementia. The celebration took place on September 19, 2026, at Andrews... Read this article online
Organic Farming in Canada Enters the Mainstream as Market Nears $12 Billion Thursday, September 17, 2026 September is recognized as Organic Month across Canada, offering an opportunity to feature a sector that has transformed from a niche market into a significant component of Canadian agriculture. For many years, organic farming was often viewed as a specialized production system... Read this article online
FCC Launches $1 Billion Agri-food Project Finance Fund for Canadian Food Processing Growth Thursday, September 17, 2026 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has opened a 60-day Expression of Interest (EOI) process for a new $1 billion Agri-food Project Finance initiative, marking one of the largest targeted investments in Canadian food processing infrastructure in recent years. The financing program is intended to... Read this article online