The Agri-Blog Your Source for Agricultural News

the average Canadian farmer was 56 years old. Who will take over and engage in the risky business of agriculture?

Learn all about biochar, a rather unexplored solution for efficient and carbon-negative soil amendment.

Why are sustainable agroforestry practices taking so long to be adopted? A Swedish survey reveals a key differentiating factor.

Learn about Émilie’s determined journey to find her own farming land for her business, Les pâturages du Lac Brome.

With the potential shift from El Niño to La Niña in 2024, compounded by high temperatures and weather variations expected this year, farmers will need to reconsider tried and tested techniques. Find out how you can prepare.

Could flower beds truly improve the quality of fruit and vegetable crops grown on farmland? Some research projects indicate promising results!

Find out why exposure to various environmental factors, such as time spent outside or with animals, is key to supporting children’s immune systems.

Learn about the unconventional career path chosen by the owners of La Ferme, a country brewery in Shefford, and the challenges they faced before rising to success.

The Champ d’actions collective project allows citizens from the greater Sherbrooke area to gather produce left behind in farmers’ fields. Find out more and discover what gleaning is all about!

Have you ever tasted sugar kelp, a variety of seaweed cultivated in the waters of the Lower St. Lawrence and Gaspé Peninsula? Our agronomist Catherine Dallaire will tell you all about it.

Les Cocagnes is an organization where local food enthusiasts can savour meals made from homegrown products. It’s a must-try experience for next summer!

Could it be possible to diversify field cropping systems with carrots, despite weed control challenges? With recent innovations, all signs point to yes.