Business

• New alliance gives independent retailers a collective voice

  In the ever-changing world of agribusiness, is it possible to maintain independence and still compete with the big boys? AgLink Canada […]

• This entrepreneur’s path to success is paved with pulses

  It might be hard to imagine that splitting lentils in Saskatchewan could turn a young man with an idea into a […]

• Consider market trends, then finalize crop plans

  Growing crops comes with a certain set of challenges, some not even in the field. Knowing the ins and outs of […]

• Farmer-led Seed Co-op Positioned For Growth

  Take a group of entrepreneurial growers, add an industry on the cusp of major growth and mix in a rebranding strategy […]

• Turning Unmarketable Spuds Into Premium Spirits

  We’ve all heard the saying: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” What if life gives you reject potatoes? For Ken […]

• No guts no glory for this Alberta upstart

  The word “diversification” gets thrown around a lot in agriculture as farmers look to get more value from their raw products. […]

• Delegates share 4-H experience at global conference

  For someone who bleeds 4-H green, the opportunity to meet like-minded people from around the globe who share the same passion […]

• Seed diagnostics offer insight into crop performance

  Today’s farmers pride themselves on using technology and science in their operations. They soil test to formulate the right nutrient package […]

• Constant growth and improvement

  ‘Constant growth and improvement’ is this family’s motto for success Ferme Drapeau et Bélanger is not your typical Quebec dairy farm. […]

• Millennials ‘meet In The Middle’ To Talk Food, Community And Agriculture

  February’s “Meet in the Middle” event brought together 150 millennials from across Alberta, half from the world of agriculture and half […]

• Doing one thing well keeps this greenhouse sprouting

  A strong start is crucial to any healthy plant — whether it’s a canola stem or a cucumber seedling. And focusing […]

• ‘Prairie Sticks’ hits a home run

  Baseball’s familiar call to action — batter up! — echoes in ballparks big and small across Canada, as summer’s favourite pastime […]

• Leverage crop and market data to maximize profit

  While long-term demand for Canadian-grown crops holds strong even as some prices slide, business-savvy producers shouldn’t wait for premium market opportunities […]

• Canola oil wears the golden crown

  Its market dominance demonstrates growing consumer and processor confidence in this made-in-Canada oil When executive chef Anthony McCarthy is preparing food […]

• Agriculture powers the way to peace

  Food is a great global connector. Farmers in Saskatchewan know their pulse price can be affected by crop conditions in India. […]