Ag in the B.C. Conservative election platform Monday, October 14, 2024 Just over one week remains before British Columbians head to the polls in the provincial election. Ahead of the Oct. 19 voting day, Farms.com is going through the platforms of the two parties likely to form government and identifying what each party is promising for the ag sector. The... Read this article online
Prairie ag serves as backdrop for northern lights Monday, October 14, 2024 In an industry where putting one’s head down and getting to work is the norm, farmers and rural residents in the Prairies who took a minute look up a few nights go would’ve been treated to a special light show. Northern lights activity is currently elevated to high, AuroraForecast.com... Read this article online
Manitoba Harvest Now 85 Percent Complete Monday, October 14, 2024 Limited rainfall over the past week allowed the Manitoba harvest to move forward rapidly. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday.Anne Kirk, a Cereal Crop Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says a lack of precipitation allowed the harvest to move forward over the past... Read this article online
Local Community Involvement Key to Ensuring Local Community Support for Animal Welfare Initiatives Monday, October 14, 2024 The Canadian Research Chair in Community-Oriented Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Disease with the University of Toronto suggests community involvement in the development of strategies to improve animal health and welfare is key to ensuring widespread support... Read this article online
Animal Health Canada Receives Funding Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Monday, October 14, 2024 Animal Health Canada has been awarded 13 million dollars to further its efforts to improve the health and welfare of farmed animals in Canada. Animal Health Canada has secured funding through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriAssurance Program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural... Read this article online