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Category: Western Canada
As regulations surrounding unmanned aerial vehicles are loosened and they become more common on North American farms, one of the world's largest agricultural machinery manufacturers has announced it's entering the UAV market. Built on the 3D Robotics Solo platform, AGCO introduced the SOLO AGCO Edition UAV this week. “We thought through everything a farmer needs... Read More
Lakeland Group’s Johnny Deayton was on site at Ag in Motion in July, to show a few of the company’s key products. In the video above, Deayton takes us through the Q-Catch squeeze chute. The Q-Catch features rear control of the head gate, ratchet rump stops, brisket door access and a checker plate floor. Buyers... Read More
The Privy Council Office has clarified the rules regarding the conduct of government officials, including ministers, during an election. The details are of particular interest for farm groups because they allow Trade Minister Ed Fast and Canadian negotiators to continue participating in Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. Trade ministers and lead negotiators from the 12 participating countries... Read More
Farm Management Canada is set to host the newly relaunched Agriculture Excellence Conference in Regina, Sask., this November 25-27, 2015. The theme of this year's event is 'Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Farmer,' and that theme will be carried through a moderated debate on social license, a panel on the future of farming, roundtable sessions, engaging keynote... Read More
The Alberta Barley Commission's new general manager comes with experience in the crop input and grain handling sectors. Rob Davies, the former CEO of Weyburn Inland Terminal, has been hired as the commission's new GM following Lisa Skierka's departure earlier this year. “Having spent my entire career working in agriculture across Western Canada, I am... Read More
Any time you expose dry, flammable material to hot mufflers, worn-out bearings and electrical wiring, there's a risk of starting a fire where there shouldn't be one. Unfortunately, a combination of these elements results in combines and balers going up in smoke every fall. With the busy harvest season getting underway or around the corner,... Read More
It wasn't all that long ago that if you wanted to really heat up a room full of western Canadian farmers, you'd simply have to mention the Canadian Wheat Board. Shortly thereafter, the battle lines would be drawn between those who fully supported the board's government-mandated monopoly and those who wanted it abolished. Then came... Read More
It seems telehandlers aren’t just for industrial applications. Merlo’s display at Ag in Motion near Saskatoon in July showed numerous agricultural applications for the machines, with the Turbofarmer 42.7 hitched to the front of a baler. The 42.7 is part of the newest family of Turbofarmers, featuring cab suspension, a 156HP engine, 134HP PTO and... Read More
I hope you have time to take a look around at the agricultural landscape this holiday weekend, and celebrate Food Day Canada as we’ve known it over the past decade or so. Because in another 12 months, our nation’s agri-food culture could feel much different. Food Day Canada is described by its founder, culinary pioneer... Read More