Miranda Leybourne

Farmers urged to drop the water volume in their mixes when using hard water because cations can tie up herbicide.

The alternative protein sector aims to introduce consumers to novel protein technologies and take advantage of technological benefits to break down market barriers. | Getty Images

Glacier FarmMedia - “You have to spend money to make money,” says the old adage, but failing to track harvest costs may tip farmers to the wrong side of

New meat vending machine, dubbed the "E Butchery on Main" from Manitoba's Nerbas Bros. Angus lets consumers buy their meat in portion sizes they want, when they want it, direct from farmers.

Compacted soil from equipment decreases porosity, which will negatively affect root development in crops and the soil’s ability to absorb water. | File photo

As migratory birds wing their way south, some of them leave cases of bird flu in their wake, especially in British Columbia, where producers, industry groups and governments are trying to keep the seasonal problem from worsening.

Anhydrous ammonia, usually used for crop fertilizer, can also help livestock producers get the most out of their winter feed. | Alexis Stockford photo

This bird takes time out for a drink during Canadian Western Agribition. Migrating wildfowl are once again threatening domestic poultry with avian flu. | Karen Briere photo

Katie and Colin McInnes operate the Dogs Run Farm near Clearwater, Man. | Photo submitted by Emily Christie

Motivations for following regenerative agriculture practices vary from producing quality food to ecological stewardship.