Canadian Food Focus
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At the University of Saskatchewan, researchers are combining satellite imagery, ai, and farm data to change how crops are grown, managed and sustained, with the goal of growing food more efficiently and sustainably for Canadians.
Most Canadians may be surprised to find out eggplants are grown year-round in Canada and this purple powerhouse is growing in popularity.
Learn about the 'Smart Farm' at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, a hotbed of innovation and sustainability for Canadian agriculture.
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.
Carbon farming is just one-way farmers are making a difference in helping protect the soil, our natural resources and the planet.
From mushrooms that grow after a forest fire to foods infused with foraged goods, these flavours define Yukon cuisine.
Industry representatives say the only practical way to remove rainwater from cherries is to blow it off. The powerful downdraft from helicopter rotors is highly effective in removing rainwater pooling in the stem “bowl” of cherries.
Incorporating lentils into our diet can help contribute to a more sustainable food system and mitigate the environmental challenges we face.
One of the heartiest of all vegetables, turnips are grown primarily in Ontario, Quebec and Prince Edward Island.
Farmers in Canada raise two types of chickens – those produced for meat and those that lay eggs. And although they’re both poultry, there are some differences in how they live on Canadian farms.
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.
Farmers and food companies are coming up with new ways to reduce waste and find new uses for products that can’t be fully utilized in the human food stream.
Black Fox Farm and Distillery is known for their award-winning gin and whisky, but also for their sustainability efforts and advocacy for Saskatchewan-based agri-food products.
Seafood consumption is surging globally and as this demand rises, traditional capture fisheries cannot meet the needs.
There’s a lot of work that goes into the potatoes, turnips and carrots on your dinner plate.
Six or seven times a year, about 90,000 freshly-hatched chicks are dropped off at the Martinka broiler chicken operation. The Martinka family has been in the chicken business for 15 years.
Meet Erika Stewart, a rancher in Saskatchewan and the Provincial Coordinator for Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) program.
Insects are common fare in many parts of the world. In recent years, edible insects like crickets and mealworms are gaining in popularity in Canada.
The McGrath family’s venture into the hog business has been a way to grow the farm, produce more food, and create jobs for the local community.
Farmers and brewers save money, keep organic waste out of the landfill, and produce two valuable food products from one ingredient.
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