Melissa Arcand, a soil biogeochemist and professor at the University of Saskatchewan, teaches in the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy program, which trains students to work in resource and land management in Indigenous communities. Arcand is a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. | Michelle Berg/University of Saskatchewan photo Published April 4, 2024 on The Western Producer […]
Rachelle Ternier processes tomatoes for seeds at her farm near Cochin, Sask., as part of the National Farmers Union’s Depth of Field video series. Ternier’s video was featured as part of NFU’s International Women’s Day film screening and farmer panel earlier this month. | National Farmers Union screenshot Originally published March 28, 2024 on The
The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative, support producers in implementing sustainable farming practices across Alberta, with a primary focus on enhancing environmental resilience. By supporting producers in the adoption of beneficial management practices (BMPs), RALP aims to maximize the provision of Ecological Goods & Services, including
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“Some farmers are still thinking about C$70 to C$80 (per bushel organic flax prices) from last year. That’s not going to happen,” says grower and procurement manager, Ken Richmond. Photo: Greg Berg Originally published April 1, 2024 on OrganicBiz By Adam Peleshaty In the midst of dryness in Western Canada and an organics market stuck
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“Some farmers are still thinking about C$70 to C$80 (per bushel organic flax prices) from last year. That’s not going to happen,” says grower and procurement manager, Ken Richmond. Photo: Greg Berg Originally published April 1, 2024 on OrganicBiz By Adam Peleshaty In the midst of dryness in Western Canada and an organics market stuck
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A flower margin bordering a commercial apple orchard. Photo: University of Reading Originally published March 8, 2024 on OrganicBiz University of Reading – Bugs including hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds play an important role in keeping Britain’s apples healthy, a new study has shown. Wildflower strips planted around apple orchards provide a habitat for predatory insects that
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Insect frass is derived from the excrement, exoskeletons and discarded feed materials. Shown here is cricket frass produced in Aspire’s London, Ont. cricket rearing facility. Photo: SureSource Agronomy Originally posted March 22, 2024 on OrganicBiz By Stew Slater SureSource Agronomy is rolling out a line of crop nutrient products derived from the excrement, exoskeletons and discarded
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Want to level-up your seed skills? Or, are you interested in supporting future seed growers? Sign up to be a Prairie Seed Mentee or Mentor! Vegetable seed crop cultivation is challenging and it can be difficult to access all the information you need during one-off field days or webinars. This program is designed to provide
Want to level-up your seed skills? Or, are you interested in supporting future seed growers? Sign up to be a Prairie Seed Mentee or Mentor! Vegetable seed crop cultivation is challenging and it can be difficult to access all the information you need during one-off field days or webinars. This program is designed to provide
