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One welfare: The human mental wellness link to animal welfare

WebThe connection between farmers’ own mental wellness and livestock care is a direct link; in many cases of animal welfare complaints, the root cause is a stressed …

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Soil School: What makes a healthy soil

WebOn this episode of RealAgriculture’s Soil School, Verhallen looks at the chemical, biological, and physical makeup of soil — what are typically referred to as the …

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How to measure soil health – RealAgriculture

WebAfter putting all the measures through cost, redundancy, scaleability and accessibility filters, the Institute identified three key measurements that could be used to …

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In the Know farmer mental wellness program begins to roll out

WebA mental health and wellness program designed specifically for farmers is launching this week in Ontario. The program, In the Know, was designed by Drs. Andria …

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Soil School: Feeding alfalfa for healthy soil and higher yield

WebThe soil health benefits of growing a forage crop, such as alfalfa, are well documented. Traditionally a staple crop on livestock farms, alfalfa delivers increased …

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The impact of the pandemic on rural community health

WebRural and urban communities have felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic differently. From gaps in healthcare, to transport challenges and through to …

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Let’s Talk About Farming and Mental Health – RealAgriculture

WebLet's face it — farming can be an incredibly stressful and emotional way to live life. We might pride ourselves on being tough and resilient, but we are human. We …

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No Time or Not a Priority

WebA team effort of RealAgriculture's videographers and editorial staff to make sure that you have the latest in what is happening in agriculture. Weather is the ultimate …

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Farming Forward: Practical considerations for cover crops to …

WebCover crops can be a non-starter in dry areas of the Prairies — or are they? A lack of moisture is definitely a concern when working to establish cover crops; …

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Soil School: How healthy soils respond to weather events

WebDecember 18, 2023 by RealAgriculture Agronomy Team. Healthy soils can be a crops’s best friend when the weather turns extreme. If it’s too dry, a healthy soil with high water …

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National Survey Shows Farmers Need and Want Mental Health Help

WebAnd 35 per cent with depression. Overall, that’s 2-4 times higher than farmers studied in the UK and Norway. Other signs of mental health problems revealed by the …

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Health Canada defines and clears path forward for gene-edited …

WebHealth Canada has issued a long-awaited clarification on how it will regulate different forms of plant breeding, including newer gene-editing methods. Genetically …

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Health Canada introduces new restrictions, but backs off proposal …

WebHealth Canada has decided against completely banning outdoor use of two of the most common neonicotinoid active ingredients, but there will be new restrictions …

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Health Canada gives green light to Israeli company’s milk protein …

WebAn Israel-based company that's looking to revolutionize the dairy market says it's the first producer of animal-identical protein to receive a "no objection letter" from …

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Understanding and Improving Soil Health with Jill Clapperton

WebIn this interview Jill Clapperton answers questions around: our ever-growing knowledge of the soil, exudates leaking from roots, and improving soil health. In order to …

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Tracking and monitoring livestock with computer vision

WebShmigelsky says farmers and ranchers can use BETSY’s computer vision to monitor and track animal health, welfare, activity, growth and nutrition. The AI monitors …

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Elanco Animal Health announces layoffs amid restructuring process

WebElanco continues to restructure its business following its acquisition by Bayer Animal Health in 2019 for US$7.6 billion. The latest announcement details eliminating …

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Sevita launches non-GMO, high-oleic soybean variety

WebSevita Genetics has received regulatory approval for Alinova, a non-GMO, high-oleic soybean variety, a food-grade soybean industry first for Canada. The variety, …

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Data-driven cattle management spurred Kee Jim to Cattle Feeder …

WebAfter 40 years in the cattle business, a Canadian veterinarian, entreprenuer, and cattle feeder legend got the tip of the hat and was inducted in to the Cattle Feeders …

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