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To be a successful farmer one must first know the nature of the soil – Xenophon, Oeconomicus, 400 BC With all the talk around carbon sequestration in agricultural soils as … Continued

With recent world events, markets are fluctuating, supply chains are struggling and costs are increasing. With the high costs of fertilizer, many farmers are re-evaluating their cropping systems for this … Continued

Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) is a multi-stream program that will help to develop and implement farming practices to help tackle climate change. ACS is a program within the Natural Climate … Continued

When the NSDA introduced changes to the Soil & Water Sustainability Program this spring, one of the highlights was an increase in the funding for Enhancing Riparian and Agro-Ecosystem Health … Continued

Pesticides are an important tool farmers rely on for protecting their crops.  When used appropriately by well-trained people, the environmental impacts of pesticide use can be minimized. In our day-to-day … Continued

As part of the Government of Canada’s strengthened climate plan, the new Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program supports the development and adoption of clean technology for sustainable growth in Canada’s … Continued

There has been a lot of conversations lately about the new Biodiversity Act and the potential implications on the agricultural industry. The initial opinions on the Act were as wide … Continued

Spring may seem far away with the recent winter storms, but now is a good time to be thinking about which hay fields could use a little boost or how … Continued

Dr. Nancy McLean, Assistant Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture discusses her research and ways we can support wild bees. This webinar is presented … Continued