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2011 Field Pest Update

Tracey Baute, Field Crop Entomologist with The Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs gives an update about the current pest con…

Started by Mackenna Roth

0 Jul 25, 2011

Do you have a problem with Giant Hogweed? How do you like this new OMAFRA Video?

Started by Joe Dales

0 May 9, 2011

Wet Field Conditions - Is this what your farm looks like? Has anyone had any planting success?

This video was taken in Ohio but probably is what alot of farmers have experienced. How does your farm look? Has anyone in Eastern Ontario…

Started by OntAG Admin

0 May 5, 2011

Corn test weights and quality

Our corn quality is exceptional this year...the test weight is 56-58 and some is as dry at 17% moisture.  What is everyone else getting...n…

Started by Roadrunner

1 Mar 25, 2011
Reply by ibsmunish

Broadcast spreading N onto wheat or corn

I am wondering how much of my Nitro would be lost to the atmosphere and how much is actually available to the crop. My preferred method wou…

Started by Jonathan Boland

3 Dec 23, 2010
Reply by OntAG Admin

How are your corn yields? Share your results here. Also check out the Farms.com Yield Data Centre for Seed Company Test Plot Results.

Here is a video report from Mike L... Harvesting Corn during the Fall corn harvest in Southwestern Ontario. Yields were good. Highest avera…

Started by OntAG Admin

8 Dec 17, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

Should You Be Planting Higher Corn Populations? Video of some farmers and agronomists' thoughts on populations.

Started by OntAG Admin

0 Dec 5, 2010

Nano-Technology: Manipulating Nature for Agricultural and other Profits

Lastnight I was on greenhousecanada.com, which led me to an article posted by the Toronto Star, about an new Genetically Modified apple, wh…

Started by Jamie Boland

0 Dec 5, 2010

Lloyd Crowe Harvesting in Prince Edward County

Started by lloyd crowe

2 Nov 20, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

Harvest Watch

We've just started a new series called Harvest Watch for Canadian crops. Here is our first one... Have heard of 70bu beans - but not first…

Started by Andrew Campbell

4 Nov 11, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

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Key International Export Markets See Significant Agri-Food Volume Increase

Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco, three of Saskatchewan's key international markets, saw significant increases in provincial agri-food exports in 2023 over, the previous year. "The increase in exports to important international markets like Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco are yet another example of our agriculture sector's resiliency and dedication to providing reliable, high-quality agri-food products worldwide," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Numbers like these showcase the success we are seeing through our presence in world markets and building key relationships with our partners across the globe." Exports to Algeria had the third-highest increase in volume among Saskatchewan's top markets at 1,232,110 tonnes, or over 69 per cent. Algeria is Saskatchewan's fourth-leading market in volume with the top export commodities being durum and lentils. Indonesia's export numbers had a similar rise with an over 62 per cent increase in volume. Indonesia rose to Saskatchewan's sixth-

Supporting Research and Innovation in Agriculture with Funding for 101 New Projects

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $16.3 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 101 projects under the Research and Innovation Program over the next three years, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. “Folks around the world are looking for more sustainable agri-food products and I know our producers can deliver,” said MacAulay. “By investing in research and innovation across the value chain, we can address current and future challenges and help make sure the sector remains resilient, competitive, and efficient.” The funding will go towards research and capacity building to accelerate innovation in agriculture in Manitoba, supporting companies that are leading innovative research and putting Manitoba at the forefront of sustainable agriculture research. “Research and innovation drives growth and economic de

Low to Moderate Risk of Significant Spring Flooding for Manitoba

Manitoba is facing just a low to moderate risk of significant spring flooding this year, according to the provincial Hydrological Forecast Centre. With normal- to below-normal soil moisture at freeze-up and well-below-normal to above-normal winter precipitation for most Manitoba basins, the March Flood Outlook report on Tuesday said the risk of significant spring flooding is low to moderate for most Manitoba basins. Water levels are expected to remain below dikes and community or individual flood protection levels. The spring flooding risk is low for the Red River and tributaries, low to moderate for the Assiniboine River and tributaries and the Interlake region including the Icelandic and Fisher rivers; and generally low for the Souris, Qu’Appelle, Rat, Roseau, Pembina, Saskatchewan and Churchill river basins, and the Whiteshell Lakes region. Most Manitoba lake levels are normal to below normal and forecasted to remain within their operating range after the spring runoff, the out

Potato planting in peril: Irish farmers face uncertain future amidst wet weather woes

In a concerning turn for the Irish potato industry, farmers across the nation are grappling with a pressing dilemma due to unrelenting rainfalls. The situation has left them in a state of uncertainty, as they question whether planting their crops this year is a feasible option, as Louise Walsh reports in a news story published on breakingnews.ie.

CPMA announces the 2024 PFP participants

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is proud to announce 20 rising stars who will participate in the 2024 Passion for Produce (PFP) program in Vancouver.

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