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OntAG Admin's Blog – May 2015 Archive (3)

Transport Canada: Commercial Use of Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs,drones) Information

Farmers work smarter with help from unmanned aircraft

Drone hovering over a field

The commercial use of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), sometimes called drones, has taken off — literally!

Over the past four years, Transport Canada has seen a more than 2,000% increase in requests for commercial permits to fly UAVs, mostly for taking aerial photos. But because many Canadians don’t realize they may need special permission to fly, the actual number of UAVs in use is likely much higher…

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Added by OntAG Admin on May 25, 2015 at 8:30am — No Comments

Infograph: Soils & Biodiversity

Added by OntAG Admin on May 12, 2015 at 3:30am — No Comments

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Massive Fire Damages Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm in Northern Iowa

A devastating fire at a major Iowa egg farm underscores the risks facing large poultry operations and the challenges of emergency response in rural areas.

Broadband Access is a Defining Issue for Rural Canada’s Future

With farm technology, broadband access is no longer optional, and rural Canada is demanding action.

Rural Canada Is an Economic Powerhouse that Policymakers Need to Build Upon

Rural Canada’s people, resources, and exports are driving the national economy, and a new report says policy must finally reflect that reality.

Avi Lewis wins federal NDP leadership

An NDP government under Lewis would expand Farm Credit Canada’s mandate

Will the USDA Acreage/Stocks Report provide a Market Surprise?

Overview of weekly farm and commodity trends for the week of March 23 to 27 highlighting USDA acreage surprises, crop stress, energy driven markets, biofuel demand, livestock outlook and what may happen in the week ahead.

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