As agricultural research becomes more fragmented, farmers continue to run their own trials and experiments, often without formal recognition or support, and that's slowing adoption of best practices or new innovation, says Ken Coles, executive director of Farming Smarter. Coles says the current ag research system is siloed, with research often confined to universities, tech... Read More

Pasture is king at Riverview Ranch in Melancthon, Ont., where sheep farmer Mike Swidersky and his family run a flock of 650 ewes. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Profitable Practices, Swidersky shares how he and neighbouring grain farmers have used the pasture created by late-season cover crops to generate high-quality feed for the sheep. It... Read More

Pasture is king at Riverview Ranch in Melancthon, Ont., where sheep farmer Mike Swidersky and his family run a flock of 650 ewes. On this episode of RealAgriculture's Profitable Practices, Swidersky shares how he and neighbouring grain farmers have used the pasture created by late-season cover crops to generate high-quality feed for the sheep. It... Read More

Canada’s agriculture minister says his trade mission to Mexico last week was about more than promoting exports — it was about laying the foundation for more cooperation as Canada, the U.S., and Mexico prepare for the upcoming review of the North American trade agreement. “We had a good week,” says Heath MacDonald, in the interview... Read More

Canada’s agriculture minister says his trade mission to Mexico last week was about more than promoting exports — it was about laying the foundation for more cooperation as Canada, the U.S., and Mexico prepare for the upcoming review of the North American trade agreement. “We had a good week,” says Heath MacDonald, in the interview... Read More

With the review of the Canada–U.S.–Mexico agreement looming, a large delegation representing Canada's agriculture sector spent much of last week in Mexico finding opportunities to deepen ties and boost trade. Both countries have plenty in common and face similar scenarios when it comes to reliance on the U.S. as a customer for agri-food exports. There's... Read More

With the review of the Canada–U.S.–Mexico agreement looming, a large delegation representing Canada's agriculture sector spent much of last week in Mexico finding opportunities to deepen ties and boost trade. Both countries have plenty in common and face similar scenarios when it comes to reliance on the U.S. as a customer for agri-food exports. There's... Read More

Innovations in Canadian agriculture abound, but getting them to the farmgate is often a different story. From regulatory hurdles to disconnected funding, the path from concept to adoption is anything but straightforward. In this second episode of the Unlocking Innovation podcast, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney is joined by Todd Ormann, vice-president of external relations and research... Read More

Thanks for tuning in for today’s edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, your host Lyndsey Smith introduces the conversation between Dennis Laycraft and RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney. Laycraft announced his retirement from the Canadian Cattle Association earlier this month and is set to be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame; throughout the conversation,... Read More

Thanks for tuning in for today’s edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, your host Lyndsey Smith introduces the conversation between Dennis Laycraft and RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney. Laycraft announced his retirement from the Canadian Cattle Association earlier this month and is set to be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame; throughout the conversation,... Read More