Agriculture

Agtech innovators wanted as Cohort 4 opens

Applications for the current round are being accepted until Jan. 3, with a focus on crop-based ventures.

Dec 30, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Sask lentils a hot item in United Arab Emirates

The province exported $174 million in lentils alone, making them the top agri-food export to the UAE this year.

Dec 30, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Tiny allies may help withstand drought

Agriculture Canada researchers are examining soil microbes to find out if they can help canola withstand dry times.

Dec 29, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

Bringing more technology to ranch country

Seasoned USask researcher believes more genomics intelligence would greatly benefit cow-calf producers.

Dec 29, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Researcher experiments with burying kochia

Agriculture Canada scientist looked at a number of ways to kill the weed by covering it and found chaff worked best.

Dec 28, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Canola and climate change in Western Canada

Drought resistance has resulted in canola becoming a crop that is grown universally across the region.

Dec 28, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

The future of gene editing in canola

New research could lead to higher-yielding varieties better suited to a warming climate.

Dec 26, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Extra sharp pencils needed

Farm management expert says 'wise' investments will dictate crop profitability in 2025.

Dec 23, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

USask weed control research receives funding

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers put $2.47M behind program development.

Dec 21, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Climate change worries Canadian farmers: poll

Farmers asked to identify the top challenge for the agriculture sector over the next 10 years.

Dec 19, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >