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Faba beans becoming more popular

Crops, like most things, come and go, and at times they then find a way to gain renewed interest yet again. One such crop appears to be fababeans, at least in terms of East Central Saskatchewan.
Open Gate learning at Sunnybrae Acres a focus for local producers interested in Holistic Management

Open Gate learning at Sunnybrae Acres a focus for local producers interested in Holistic Management

Holistic Management practices are becoming more popular amongst those in the cattle industry as pockets of knowledgeable individuals spread.

The debate around modified organisms

Of all the issues facing agriculture, and there are many, I find the debate around genetically modified organisms to be perhaps the most fascinating.

Cancer and the agricultural community

A recent report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, (IARC), an arm of the World Health Organization, has sent a veritable shockwave through the agricultural community, and has consumers again questioning possible food safety.

How things have changed

For some undefined reason of late I have been thinking about my grandfather and what his take on a modern farm would be.

Canada's economic future

Facebook may seem like a strange place to find some rather optimistic news regarding the future of farming, but just the other day I happened upon a video clip via the social media site which would make any farmer smile.

Preserving vintage farm equipment

One area of agriculture I have long held an interest in is rare breeds of livestock.

Canada’s pork industry

The pork industry in Canada seems to be one sector of agriculture which could literally fade into oblivion.

Oats on forefront in industry news

Oats may not be on the list of minor, or at least specialty crops on the Canadian Prairies these days, but a recent decision from a major buyer of the commodity has certainly put the crop at the forefront of industry news.

Consumer’s opinion of farming

The issue of image was at the heart of a presentation to the recent Yorkton Rotary Farmer Appreciation Night. The guest speakers; Adele Buettner (CAC) & Pat Beaujot (P.Ag.
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