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Canadian agriculture extension called too ‘top down’

Canadian agriculture extension called too ‘top down’

A University of Guelph professor says knowledge transfer is too ‘top down’ and requires a more collaborative approach.
Veterinary college renews interprovincial pact

Veterinary college renews interprovincial pact

Western College of Veterinary Medicine agreement alters seat numbers and dedicates spots for large animal, rural positions.
Life’s transitions can be challenging but rewarding

Life’s transitions can be challenging but rewarding

From retirement to adapting operations, today’s farmers are making transitions; here’s how two farmers used them to grow.
Communication part of the job for Agriculture Canada scientists

Communication part of the job for Agriculture Canada scientists

The department says producer engagement, field demonstrations and making data available online are expected of its researchers.
Customer diversity seen as benefit to exporters

Customer diversity seen as benefit to exporters

Sixty-six per cent of Canadian exporters rely solely on United States, but economists say that can be hard on the bottom line.
Herbicide-resistant pigweed varieties on their way to Sask.

Herbicide-resistant pigweed varieties on their way to Sask.

Amaranth preparedness on the Prairies key to controlling invasive species.
Conditions right for pea leaf weevils to thrive

Conditions right for pea leaf weevils to thrive

Weevils emerge in the spring and begin feeding on newly planted field peas or fababeans.
What we know about how wildfire smoke affects Prairie crops

What we know about how wildfire smoke affects Prairie crops

Impacts depend on smoke quantity, plant progress, surrounding weather conditions.
Agriculture This Week: Silver lining in fewer provincial trade barriers

Agriculture This Week: Silver lining in fewer provincial trade barriers

Diversified markets are a natural protection to trade.
Market watches Russia’s wheat export potential

Market watches Russia’s wheat export potential

Wheat prices would get a boost if the country’s exports remain as low as much of the trade is beginning to forecast.
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