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Innovating Global Food Systems – Canadian Company a Seed Grant Winners
The transformative impact of Seed Grant winners in advancing sustainable, equitable, and nutritious food systems globally. Read more
Farmer wins legal battle over misclassified wetland
A farmer's legal victory against a conservation authority's incorrect wetland designation highlights the challenges and triumphs in protecting farmland and agricultural practices. Read more
Manitoba government gives significant rent reduction for land leases
Manitoba's government responds to farmer hardships with a substantial rent reduction for Agricultural Crown Land (ACL) leases, providing over $2 million in support. Read more
Exploring leek harvest
Leeks are a hardy and versatile crop that can act like an annual and a biennial for a self-perpetuate leek garden. Read more
Tips and ideas for harvesting and storing potatoes
Jeff Carter explores potatoes and leeks and extending harvest well into the fall. Did you know that late harvest is a storage option? Jeff explains how. Read more
Reducing Food Waste
Combat food waste! Learn simple tips to save money, eat healthier, and contribute to a sustainable environment. Start making a change today! Read more
FEATURES
Surviving Winter - Perennials' Hidden Strength
Explore the mechanisms of perennial plant survival during winter. Read more
Revitalize Your Garden with Composted Leaves
Discover the transformative benefits of composting leaves for garden soil. Dive in and harness nature’s recyclers today! Read more
Seasonal Tool Care - Clean & Disinfect for a Healthy Garden
Ensure your garden tools are disease-free and ready for action next season. Learn the expert approach to proper cleaning and disinfection today! Read more
Protecting alfalfa crops from weevil threats
Learn how to tackle alfalfa weevil threats, and ensure an optimal yield for your alfalfa. Act now to protect your crops! Read more
Growing Tulips – September planting is the key to success
Discover how to cultivate beautiful tulips in your garden. Follow these expert tips for a vibrant spring display. Get started today! Read more
Notes from the Larkspur Supper Club
The Massey-Ferguson 135
Call me a sentimental fool but just once I would like to circle the barnyard with a tractor with power steering. Read more
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Equipment
An electric and autonomous tractor from Case IH
If you are looking for a sub-compact tractor capable of handling multiple jobs around the property, you may want to consider the New Holland Workmaster 25S. Read more
The Workmaster 25S from New Holland
If you are looking for a sub-compact tractor capable of handling multiple jobs around the property, you may want to consider the New Holland Workmaster 25S. Read more
Updates to Kubota utility vehicles
Learn all about the updates from Kubota that include a new colour, utility conversion bed and cargo bed extender. Read more
ZXC SE Series mowers from Kioti
Learn all about the ZXC SE Series from Kioti that incluce a 48, 54 or 60 inch mower deck, 10 gauge steel reinforced deck and 22.5-25 hp. Read more
New hay tedders from Krone
Learn all about the Hay Tedder from Krone that includes an OptiTurn Tooth feature, widths between 18' and 60' and Boundary Spread features. Read more
Poultry
Health and wellness: 6 tips for disease free birds
Whether you have a large or small flock of poultry, flock health is your TOP priority. Amy Hogue provides some important information on biosecurity 101, protocol tips, information on common diseases and coop management. Read more
Raising happy chickens
What is happiness to a bird? Living out its days scratching, pecking, drinking, eating, clucking, and (if you’re a hen) laying eggs? Amy Hogue has a few tips that will keep your flock happy and healthy. Read more
Home butchering 101
It’s important to ensure everything is set up ahead of time, using a well thought out assembly-line system so the job runs smoothly from start to finish. Read more
A poultry success story
Merrifield Farms is an excellent example of small farm innovation and excellence Read more