Agriculture

Electrophysical weeder uses a spray to increase conductivity and electric panels to kill the weeds and crops.

Acres in Canada have seen some growth, increasing from 76,000 in 2019 to an estimated 93,000 this year.

Farm group says the target is based on an emissions statistic that has a margin of error of minus 35 to plus 40 percent.

Results from one tour estimate spring wheat yields above the five-year average and canola yields slightly below average.

India’s summer (kharif) crop of pulses is likely to fall way short of government expectations, says an analyst.

A poorly maintained dryer loses capacity and fuel efficiency.

Federal employees said they were testing for pesticide residue and nitrates.

Federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault has chastised Jeremy Cockrill for spreading misinformation by publicly posting a letter accusing federal employees of testing for nitrates.

For the period Aug. 16-22.

Hunters should take extra precautions in high-risk areas as the hunting season gets underway.