The National Farmers Union (NFU) held its annual convention in Moncton, New Brunswick, last month where delegates from across the country gathered, debating and adopting policy resolutions. Among the items that drew national attention this year was a proposal supporting the exploration of a guaranteed annual income for farmers. NFU vice president of policy Phil... Read More
Year: 2025
Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! For today’s edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Aubrey Yule of Killarney, Man. Lesley Kelly of Watrous, Sask. Mark Torrey of Woodville, Ont. Scott Keller of New Norway, Alta. Pioneer Agronomist Chris Robson... Read More
For more than 30 years the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario (IFAO) was a fixture of Ontario's agricultural landscape as the organization worked to enable and inspire farmers to test new practices and pursue healthier soils. In November, IFAO announced that its members and board of directors had voted to wrap up the organization and... Read More
From blackleg to sclerotinia,to clubroot and verticillium, growers face a shifting landscape of canola diseases, and with that comes a steady stream of questions about when to scout, what to spray, and how to choose the right genetics. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Canola School, Keith Gabert, provincial canola agronomy specialist with Alberta Canola Producers... Read More
The U.S. government is expected to announce details of a new farmer aid “bridge program,” though the timeline continues to be pushed back — it seems to keep being "a week away." Initially delayed by the government shutdown, the package remains vague, creating growing frustration among producers facing significant profitability challenges. RealAg Radio host Shaun... Read More
When Ryan and Romy Schill purchased Ryan's grandfather's farm at Mapleton, Ont., in 2008, the young couple decided to add 25 ewes to round out their mixed operation, which also included cattle, hogs, and chickens. The Schills admit that the ewes were simply a side project at the time but 18 years later they've built... Read More
Navigating Canada’s agri-food innovation system can feel like a maze for early-stage entrepreneurs. In the fifth episode of the Unlocking Innovation: A National Call to Action podcast, the discussion centres on a critical barrier: the often-fragmented landscape of supports available to founders across the country. Led by RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney, the conversation brings together Dave... Read More
On this episode of the Wheat Pete’s Word podcast, host Peter Johnson blends safety tips, agronomy advice, and some hard-earned patience. From bin safety and conference deadlines to corn stalk residue and the eternal yield monitor debate, this episode is packed with timely updates and thoughtful reminders for winter planning and spring prep. Oh—and remember:... Read More
Seeds Canada is announcing the hiring of its next chief executive officer. Dan Wright will replace outgoing CEO Barry Senft, effective January 19, 2026. He most recently served as head of North American Enogen and Canada seed business at Syngenta, and has previously held senior roles with Monsanto and Bayer. Wright is also a past-president... Read More
Welcome to this mid-week RealAg Radio show! For today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Amanda Richardson of the Centre for Agrifood Benchmarking on the four pillars of sustainability; Drew Spoelstra of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on last year and the upcoming year; and, Dr. Trey Malone of Purdue University on embracing uncertainty... Read More