Agriculture

Show returns after two-year hiatus

Event cancelled last two years due to pandemic

Jo and Jim White have a hankering for the farming way of life despite challenges along the way. They’re on farm number three since moving to Canada 15 years ago.

Farmers worried about crop contract fulfillment this year could consider put options, say analysts.

Although soybeans may be considered self-pollinators, researchers say bees still play an important role in yeild potential.

John Hansen, better known in this corner of the province as JB Hansen, was born in Norway, where he learned the basics of farming. Just over 110 years after his arrival to Canada, his granddaughter, Elaine Melby Ayre, released a book based on his memoirs, sharing the challenges and victories of his life, and also details of his lifestyle.

Authors argue governments must focus on productivity and food production as much as they do on climate change.

Geopolitical observer warns of major consequences from the war in Ukraine as Russia weakens and the EU strengthens.

Last year’s drought, today’s high feedgrain prices and an uncertain global economic outlook continue to challenge sector.