Research Notes
Research Notes
Smelly plants repel pests
“Plant essential oils are an important tool to consider for sustainable pest management..." Read more
Selection for symbiosis
Researchers find that selection for symbiosis, or mutually beneficial relationships with other species, is a trait that has been largely lost in plant breeding. Read more
Agri-voltaics
Harvesting power, veggies and meat Read more
Entertaining pigs
“Environmental enrichment” can reduce tail biting amongst confined pigs by reducing boredom and giving pigs other outlets for their chewing behaviour. Read more
NEWS
Environmental benefits of precision agriculture for small farmers
Small Farm Canada subscribers are invited to vote on student submissions for the Farms.com Precision Agriculture Scholarship. Students were invited to submit their precision agriculture idea that will have a positive impact on the environment and co Read more
Welcome Julie Harlow!
If someone had told me six months ago that I would be Editor of a magazine that fascinates, excites, and provides such purpose, I would have thought, you are crazy and maybe a bit delusional. Read more
Small Farms and the Right to Repair
The right to repair is an argument that has been going on for some time. Consumer advocates want to give consumers access to product manuals, special tools, and software needed to DIY their own maintenance and repairs. Read more
Dalhousie University Masters Student Works with Local Insect Farm to Examine the Health Benefits for Cricket Meal in Livestock Diets
Dalhousie University Masters student Holly Fisher is working in association with Midgard Insect Farm Inc. to raise awareness of the benefits of crickets as a source of protein for humans and farm animals alike. Read more
On Pandemics: Deadly Diseases from Bubonic Plague to Coronavirus
Rhona McAdam reviews David Waltner-Toews' updated exploration on the conditions in which zoonotic diseases take hold. Read more
Smelly plants repel pests
“Plant essential oils are an important tool to consider for sustainable pest management..." Read more