What they will retire on Paid Members Public
Farmland is an interesting commodity to be sure. On one hand the farm community sees land as almost a sacred resource for the production of crops and livestock.
Impediments to what should be free Paid Members Public
When you are an agricultural producer in Canada, you will generally be reliant on export sales.
Requisite skills Paid Members Public
There are a number of visions for the future of farming, none likely to be completely right, but one aspect that will be part of that future is autonomous technology. One increasing barrier to farming is finding staff.
No overarching policy Paid Members Public
When you have been writing in the agriculture field for well over three decades, you are rather aware that the issue of wetlands and whether farmers should be able to drain them is a long-standing issue that is often rather divisive as well.
Raising Earthworms: from protein-rich snacks to soil super-food Paid Members Public
If you are in the mood to stir the pot on social media, post about the idea of turning to bugs and insects for human food. Now, I'm not suggesting a plate of deep-fried crickets would top my snack list – but some dried grasshoppers in chili powder were certainly not the worst thing I've eaten.
Pure convenience Paid Members Public
In the past, I have written about the importance of wetlands, acknowledging that farmers probably should not be expected to carry the cost of preserving such areas.
Interesting dichotomy Paid Members Public
Last week, I wrote about the positives of public investment in agriculture research.
The sector that feeds us Paid Members Public
It is that time of year when agriculture gets something of optimism for the future of the sector.
Research seems to be siding with my grandmother Paid Members Public
In an area noted for its ability to grow oats, research being undertaken into the potential for oat protein has to be of interest.
Peace is being tested Paid Members Public
When a new year dawns upon us it should be a time of some optimism if only because it is a clean slate on the calendar. That is probably especially true for farmers.
Kudos to Saskatchewan farmers Paid Members Public
Saskatchewan farmers should feel justifiably proud of the results of a recent study which analyzed the carbon footprint of five key crops and found emissions in the province are considerably lower than other leading producers.
Before cabs were standard fare Paid Members Public
So the Toronto Blue Jays didn’t sign Shohei Ohtani
Something of a bugaboo Paid Members Public
Exceptions to rules are rarely the perfect solution
The goals are significant Paid Members Public
So, only the truest environmental ostriches are still sticking their heads in the sand regarding atmosphere change and weather alterations.
Rainy days of market downturns Paid Members Public
Have you ever noticed how businesses tend to want the government to get out of the way and let them get things done when profits are good?
Caution always needs to be the driver Paid Members Public
Good science should generally rule decisions. That does not mean that science is never wrong.
