Technology Aids Apple Harvest
Canada’s apple farmers grow in high-density spindle apple orchards, which enables newer harvest methods with a number of benefits.
Growing Fresh Produce In Modular Farms
Explore the benefits of modular farming in Canada. Find out how this sustainable farming method is bringing fresh produce to remote and food-insecure communities.
How Did Canada Become A World Leader In Lentils?
Lentils are a Canadian-grown success story with health and sustainability benefits. Learn more of their history & varieties.
How The Three Agriculture Revolutions Improved Quality Of Life
This is the story of agriculture – how it has evolved to feed the world and allowed the human race to thrive.
History of Growing Wheat in Canada
Wheat production in Canada pre-dates Confederation. Explore the influence of Robert Fife and learn more about growing wheat in Canada.
Byproducts: Using Every Part of The Plant
Byproducts are the unsung heroes of the agricultural world, and they deserve our attention, especially for those of us with a keen interest in food and sustainability.
Taste-Driven Crop Development
Researchers at Ontario’s Vineland Research and Development Centre create new fruit varieties based on, and for, Canadian palates.
Podcast: Why does the soil matter?
Grain farmer, Jake Leguee, explains how farmers are adopting new technologies and focusing on what soils need to produce food that feeds the world.
Six Generations of Advances in Crop Production
The Colborns have always made investments in new technology a key part of their farm business plan. This applies to their egg production and cattle herds, and also to their grain production operation, where there have been dramatic changes since the first Colborns started planting wheat in 1910.