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Calling all primary producers, agri-processors and agri-businesses looking to get more competitive in the global marketplace. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development’s (ARD) Productivity Improvement Initiative was established to assist producers and processors...
As the harvest season approaches, farmers, industry and governments are monitoring conditions closely. In parts of Ontario and Quebec, farmers are experiencing severe drought conditions and efforts are underway to assess the impacts. The Disaster Assessment/Analysis...
In today’s economy, it is even more critical to provide stellar customer service. Studies have shown that it can cost as much as five times more to attract new customers than it does to retain an existing customer.1 A quality product or service is always a serious...
Drought in the American Midwest is capturing media attention worldwide. The focus is largely on the short-term implications, namely, reduced yields and high crop prices. Although the immediate impacts to producers are obvious –- positive for crop producers and...
Many growers include cover crops in their farm management. A new on-line tool is available to Ontario growers and agri-business to help in the selection of cover crops. The Crop Cover Decision Tool was first developed by the Midwest Cover Crop Council (MCCC), with a...
For farmers in the Yukon, cooler growing conditions, nutrient deficient soils, lack of processing opportunities and high shipping costs are some of the major challenges. However, industry and research efforts are in progress to bring some new innovations and benefits...
