Agriculture

Precision sprayer cuts chemical use

Using highly refined sensors and powerful plant recognition algorithms, the multi-purpose applicator has numerous characteristics.

Jul 19, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan requests AgriRecovery assessment due to drought

AgriRecovery is a federal-provincial disaster relief framework focused on extraordinary costs producers face to recover from disasters.

Jul 18, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Prairie crops in trouble

Durum, lentil and mustard crops are in the biggest trouble.

Jul 18, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Brazil moves into top spot in world corn export market

Brazil’s cropland increased 2.5 times between 2000 and 2021.

Jul 17, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Flax prices not expected to increase

Ag Canada expects 275,000 tonnes of stocks to start 2023-24 crop year, which is more than a typical export program.

Jul 17, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Precision sprayer easy on crop

In normal soil with less weeds, a grower can reasonably expect a 90 percent cost saving on chemicals.

Jul 17, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Dryness helps push up feedgrain prices

Futures rising on a few commodities.

Jul 17, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Europe may finally choose science over ideology

EU has been running the risk of being left behind in the race for improved food production.

Jul 16, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Weather outlook not great for prairie crops

Series of scattered showers possible but major events unlikely.

Jul 16, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Sask. tracing continues in bovine TB case

About 160 cattle from a Saskatchewan herd destroyed.

Jul 16, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >