Growing Food in Space?
Figuring out how to grow food on the Moon and Mars will be a major milestone in space exploration, and in the process, will also help sustain us on Earth.
Figuring out how to grow food on the Moon and Mars will be a major milestone in space exploration, and in the process, will also help sustain us on Earth.
Grain farmer, Jake Leguee, explains how farmers are adopting new technologies and focusing on what soils need to produce food that feeds the world.
We spoke with Trent Richards, a farmer from Saskatchewan to learn more about how peas are grown in Canada.
It’s all about planning. There are multiple decisions that farmers make when choosing the right crops to use in their rotations.
We are talking with Shaun, a farmer from Kyle, Saskatchewan. He grows several crops but we are going to focus on how he grows chickpeas.
Plant science – and specifically the science of plant breeding – is one of those tools which can help us overcome challenges as a global community.
Science and creativity are critical tools for apple growers. These characteristics have fostered more efficient production methods – from genetic tools to new orchard designs.
The science of crop production is called agronomy. These professionals help farmers fight challenges like insects, weeds and diseases.
How farmers work to keep crops fungus-free. Fungicides are a type of pesticide used to stop the spread of fungal pathogens.
Most people have heard of organic and conventional farming but do you know what regenerative farming is?
See how cucumbers get from a greenhouse to your plate in just a few short hours.
Tour a corn field and learn how organic corn is planted and harvested.
Unlock the potential of beer in your cooking. Explore these tempting recipes made with beer, including pub-style fish and grilled chicken.
Tour a greenhouse and learn how peppers are grown in Canada.
What is a propagation greenhouse?Propagation greenhouses supply other greenhouses with the tiny seedlings that will grow into food producing plants.
Tour a mushroom farm and learn how mushrooms are grown, picked and packed in Canada.
There are many moving parts to a modern, no- till planting system, learn what they are and why they are important when farmers plant their crops.
In a perfect world there’d be no pests to deal with in our crops, but that’s not always the reality. Learn why farmers apply fungicide to their crop.
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