Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Canada’s agriculture minister appears to have received the cold shoulder from the Chinese government during his visit to Beijing last week. The visit aimed to… Read More Canada’s agriculture minister appears to have received the cold shoulder from the Chinese government during his visit to Beijing last week.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 27, 2024

Cereals Canada has officially announced its vision for a new facility to be built in downtown Winnipeg that would be branded as the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate.)

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For the bond of Canadian agriculture going forward, the idea… Read More In life, there are several topics traditionally avoided in conversation when gathering with friends, such as politics, religion, and money. For the bond of Canadian agriculture going forward, the idea… Read More

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Canadian farm groups have voiced major concerns regarding a private member’s bill that has quietly reached the second reading stage in the Senate. Bill C-293, introduced in 2022 by Liberal MP and noted vegan, Nate Erskine-Smith, is one of many private member’s bills that have gained traction under the Liberal minority government.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has joined a growing list of national agriculture groups that are cutting ties with the federal governments Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. The national cattle producer organization sent a letter to Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Thursday, Dec.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) is offering seven, $2,500 scholarships to student entering or pursuing an agricultural related program at a Canadian college, university or apprenticeship (trade) institution.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 15, 2024

Former federal agriculture minister Chuck Strahl passed away on August 13, 2024 after a prolonged battle with cancer, his family has announced.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 14, 2024

4-H Canada says it has had to make the difficult decision to lay off seven staff members following a major cut to the funding it receives from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Heres the announcement: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched its 2024 Statistical Yearbook , offering an in-depth overview of the most significant trends shaping global agrifood systems. One example: A few highlights: The value of global agriculture: $3.8 Its got great graphics.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 31, 2024

The term “agricultural extension” generally refers to the process of applying new research and knowledge to help farmers improve farming methods and techniques.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 1, 2024

Over the past 20 years, the number of young and middle-aged producers in agriculture has seen steep declines, while the number of farmers over 55 has increased. Alberta hopes to reverse that trend and it’s starting with changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)’s Next Generation Loan Program (Next Gen).

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 28, 2024

That’s the subject of a new policy concepts paper, “Climate Change in Canadian Agriculture: The Context and the Evidence Demonstrate that Policy Should Refocus on Adaptation,” penned by. Read More

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director. Massie runs a grain farm in west-central Saskatchewan alongside her family and draws on her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients. Producers have found many ways to handle those two truths individually, but research is showing that some things really are better together.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Like so many questions in agriculture, the decision on where to build a new or second farm house often comes down to one answer: it depends. As Ryan Kehrig, national lead for agriculture tax with MNP, explains, there are a multitude of factors that go into the decision, including who lives where, who pays for. Read More

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Regina this week to attend Canadian Western Agribition. The ag… Read More Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay was in Regina this week to attend Canadian Western Agribition.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 1, 2024

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Agribusiness weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough shares best practices to control the pesky perennial broadleaf weed. After a mild winter, many growers and agronomists had to tackle some very large dandelions during the 2024 growing season.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 19, 2024

But the actual pace of adopting practice changes in agriculture isn’t just held up by ROI, it’s something far more complicated. But the actual pace of adopting practice changes in agriculture isn’t just held up by ROI, it’s something far more complicated. The adoption gap. The adoption gap. Read More

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director. Massie runs a grain farm in west-central Saskatchewan alongside her family and draws on her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the appointment of Dr. Glen Duizer as the province’s new chief vet on Tuesday, Sept. Duizer has worked with Manitoba Agriculture and the provincial vet office since 2005, and has previously served as Manitoba’s acting chief veterinary officer. “Dr.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 23, 2024

What do you do if you’re a woman working in agriculture and you can’t find comfortable work clothes? At the Canadian Dairy XPO in Stratford, Read More What do you do if you’re a woman working in agriculture and you can’t find comfortable work clothes? How about starting your own clothing line?

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Real Agriculture

MAY 16, 2024

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is not new to the venture capital space, however a shift in focus for the Crown corp will see the lender take a more direct approach to ven cap funding in agriculture. Justine Hendricks, CEO of FCC, says the move is prompted by the changing needs of the industry. Whether driven.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Author and mental health advocate Dr. Jessica Metcalfe says it’s important for farmers and ranchers to recognize these conditions and take proactive steps to ensure the weight of agriculture doesn’t overwhelm their business and… Read More

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Regular government business has come to a standstill in the House of Commons over the past week, decreasing the likelihood that multiple agriculture-related bills will cross the finish line before Parliament is inevitably dissolved for an election or prorogued.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 15, 2024

The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the provincial government, the University of Guelph, and Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO), will use $7.2 million to fund 44 Ontario-led research and innovation projects aimed at helping farmers and agribusinesses become more competitive.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Agribusiness pathologist Albert… Read More Genetics and fungicides are the two pillars of disease defence when it comes to yield robbers like tar spot.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 21, 2024

Everyone in agriculture is focused on productivity and profitability, and so Food Water Wellness. These days, the Canadian Federal Government and multinational food companies are investing hundreds of millions to support BMPs on Canadian farms. Here’s the thing, nobody knows your operation better than you do. Read More

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 21, 2024

While at least six of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet ministers have decided over the last few months that they will exit federal politics, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is keeping the door open on running again in the next federal election. At the same time, having served as MP for his Prince Edward Island riding for 36. Read More

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Real Agriculture

JULY 24, 2024

Drones have come a long way in the last decade and the potential for agricultural uses are. Drones have come a long way in the last decade and the potential for agricultural uses are. Read More Farmers are keen to use drones for several passes over the field, including using UAVs for scouting and even spraying.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 28, 2024

Real Agriculture agronomist Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson says it’s not as bad as 1996 when fusarium decimated the provincial winter wheat crop, but growers will. The beast is back! Read More The beast is back! Read More The beast is back! Read More

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

One important part of research, and then extension, in agriculture is having a good understanding of. One important part of research, and then extension, in agriculture is having a good understanding of.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 9, 2024

In the last month, agriculture has been significantly impacted by two major cyber attacks. In the last month, agriculture has been significantly impacted by two major cyber attacks. In the last two. Read More It was only a matter of time.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Hunter brings more than 20 years of experience in the agriculture food sector, holding positions with Maple Leaf Foods, the Canola Council of Canada, and CropLife International. Throughout his career, Hunter has been a passionate advocate for agriculture Read More

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough says he hates to sound like a broken record but best… Read More

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Real Agriculture

JULY 18, 2024

Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has approved its first herbicide for drone application in Canada, although it’s not for agricultural use. The use of drones for spraying pesticides on crops is still off-label and not legal in Canada, but it’s one step closer to becoming reality. Read More

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 27, 2024

Greuel, who has been with the organization since October 2018, has accepted the position of Deputy Minister of Agriculture with the Government of Saskatchewan. Protein Industries Canada has announced that inaugural CEO, Bill Greuel, is leaving the organization that’s focused on developing Canada’s plant-based protein industry.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Well known for his exploration of new technology, the AGRIS Co-operative agronomy strategy manager and member of the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame gets excited when he discusses the benefits digital technology is bringing to the practice of agronomy. Dale Cowan has seen a lot of changes in agronomy and its application over his career.

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