Food Security in Question Paid Members Public
Canada's food supply feels secure, but reliance on global trade and singular sources could pose risks. Should individuals focus on securing more of their own food in uncertain times?
Mega Mergers: Good or Bad? Paid Members Public
As mega-corporations grow across agriculture and retail, competition lessens, raising concerns about consumer protection and the future of farming.
Meteorological Paradigms: Navigating Climatic Flux Paid Members Public
Examining the profound implications of shifting weather patterns on agriculture, while pondering the future of food security amidst a growing global population.
Unattainable panacea Paid Members Public
The idea of free trade is a great one – something all countries should aspire to
In a state of flux Paid Members Public
How the world envisions turning off the tap in terms of reliance in fossil fuels is indeed interesting
Balance for all Paid Members Public
In a country where export sales drive so much of the economy, access to ports is hugely important. That means relying hugely on the rail system in a country as vast as Canada.
May not fare the best Paid Members Public
A recent headline on a farm media website caught my attention. It read, ‘Bird survey focuses on regenerative farming’. Now one doesn’t want to assume too much, even in an opinion piece, but birds are likely going to congregate more on land in which regenerative farming practices are used.
The real story of farming Paid Members Public
It is well-understood that the consumers of food increasingly have little direct connection to the farms and farmers that produce the food.
No arguing with the sentiment Paid Members Public
Last Saturday was the 21st anniversary of Food Day Canada not that many people seemed to notice.
A natural pattern accelerated Paid Members Public
There always seem to be divisive issues in agriculture – the Canadian Wheat Board for years – and today the idea of cutting greenhouse emissions would lead the list.
Envision what might be achieved Paid Members Public
If you read science fiction or watch shows like NCIS, you probably have at least a certain level of apprehension regarding drones
Focus some attention Paid Members Public
Many may not be aware but the International Year of the Woman Farmer was officially launched June 27 at an event in Washington, D.C.
But there is a caveat Paid Members Public
Whether this comes as a surprise to anyone who pauses to consider the situation or not, Western Canada is becoming a generally warmer place.
Roughly paraphrasing Star Trek Paid Members Public
Regular readers will be aware that this writer is a huge proponent of research as the best path to a better future for farming
No reason to doubt Paid Members Public
It was certainly a day to remember in particular for the Louis Dreyfus Company, the city of Yorkton and for Saskatchewan pea producers as LDC officially marked the upcoming construction in the city with a sod turning recently.
Real-time visual Paid Members Public
Ever come upon a tidbit of information that apparently is new, but you would have expected to have been the norm for quite some time?
