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When Johanne Cameron and Martin Brodeur-Choquette decided to start farming, they had a dream. But no land, buildings or equipment of their own. “When we went to the bank, they laughed at us,” recalls Cameron, with laughter of her own. “Not only were we starting from...
The Bank of Canada predictably announced a few weeks ago that its key interest rate remains unchanged. Two points were emphasized: it’s likely that the next rate move will be up, and this increase won’t happen in 2013. The Bank also released its quarterly...
Like many Canadian agricultural commodities, canola is extremely dependent on export markets. Disease, GMOs and pesticide residues can all challenge market access. “The entire impact of growing, processing, handling and marketing canola contributes $15.4 billion to...
Researchers develop innovative diagnostic tools for measuring beneficial soil fungi in farmers’ fields, important to plant health and nutrient uptake. In crop production, improving plant health and soil fertility is key to maximizing yield and profitability. A better...
Smartphones are becoming more entrenched in the daily life of a farmer. Having email and web access is certainly a big plus to the devices, but the applications make their effectiveness even stronger. Speaking anecdotally to farmers, a weather app is always the most...
Ron Bonnett laughs when he recalls the early days of the Internet. “I can remember people saying, ‘Well, what we will ever use this for?’” says the Canadian Federation of Agriculture president. “Now before making any decision, we go to the Internet to do some...
