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The impact of the pandemic on rural community health

WEBRural and urban communities have felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic differently. From gaps in healthcare, to transport challenges and through to …

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How to measure soil health – RealAgriculture

WEBAfter putting all the measures through cost, redundancy, scaleability and accessibility filters, the Institute identified three key measurements that could be used to …

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In the Know farmer mental wellness program begins to roll out

WEBA mental health and wellness program designed specifically for farmers is launching this week in Ontario. The program, In the Know, was designed by Drs. Andria …

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Soil School: What makes a healthy soil

WEBOn this episode of RealAgriculture’s Soil School, Verhallen looks at the chemical, biological, and physical makeup of soil — what are typically referred to as the …

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Soil School: Putting a value on cover crops and soil health

WEBOver eight years, comparing cover crop and non-cover crop systems, cover crops consistently showed higher soil organic matter, 11 per cent, and scored 17 per …

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Soil School: Feeding alfalfa for healthy soil and higher yield

WEBThe soil health benefits of growing a forage crop, such as alfalfa, are well documented. Traditionally a staple crop on livestock farms, alfalfa delivers increased …

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One welfare: The human mental wellness link to animal welfare

WEBThe connection between farmers’ own mental wellness and livestock care is a direct link; in many cases of animal welfare complaints, the root cause is a stressed …

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The call for a national soil health strategy needs closer inspection

WEBThe recently announced Bill C-290, the Soil Conservation Act, has many steps to pass through before becoming an act. The premise of the bill — supporting …

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Health Canada gives green light to Israeli company’s milk protein …

WEBAn Israel-based company that's looking to revolutionize the dairy market says it's the first producer of animal-identical protein to receive a "no objection letter" from …

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No Time or Not a Priority

WEBA team effort of RealAgriculture's videographers and editorial staff to make sure that you have the latest in what is happening in agriculture. Weather is the ultimate …

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Wheat School: Wheat's role in building soil fertility and health

WEBUnlike soybeans, wheat is also a big contributor to organic matter and soil health. “It adds a different plant to the system and by having different roots and …

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WOAH, the OIE has a new name – RealAgriculture

WEBThe international organization that tracks global animal disease outbreaks and works to improve animal health has rebranded itself with an acronym that aligns …

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Health Canada defines and clears path forward for gene-edited …

WEBHealth Canada has issued a long-awaited clarification on how it will regulate different forms of plant breeding, including newer gene-editing methods. Genetically …

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National Survey Shows Farmers Need and Want Mental Health Help

WEBAnd 35 per cent with depression. Overall, that’s 2-4 times higher than farmers studied in the UK and Norway. Other signs of mental health problems revealed …

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Health Canada introduces new restrictions, but backs off proposal …

WEBHealth Canada has decided against completely banning outdoor use of two of the most common neonicotinoid active ingredients, but there will be new restrictions …

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Understanding and Improving Soil Health with Jill Clapperton

WEBIn this interview Jill Clapperton answers questions around: our ever-growing knowledge of the soil, exudates leaking from roots, and improving soil health. In order to …

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Tracking and monitoring livestock with computer vision

WEBShmigelsky says farmers and ranchers can use BETSY’s computer vision to monitor and track animal health, welfare, activity, growth and nutrition. The AI monitors …

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Elanco Animal Health announces layoffs amid restructuring process

WEBElanco continues to restructure its business following its acquisition by Bayer Animal Health in 2019 for US$7.6 billion. The latest announcement details …

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Data-driven cattle management spurred Kee Jim to Cattle Feeder …

WEBAfter 40 years in the cattle business, a Canadian veterinarian, entreprenuer, and cattle feeder legend got the tip of the hat and was inducted in to the Cattle Feeders …

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