The RBC Scholars in Sustainable Agriculture program, offered at the University of Manitoba (U of M), allows students to work with faculty researchers on low-emission agriculture research.
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Feature
Carbon Chaos: A primer on carbon markets
The carbon market is like a black box. Is agriculture, in general, missing a big opportunity to make more money from carbon? Will carbon “farming” become a bigger and bigger part of our lives?
Agronomy Insights
Three fertilizer tests to lower your risk
Here are three low-cost, low-risk tests to provide valuable new observations on yield potential, major hidden soil nutrient issues and right rates. The most common soil sampling practice is to collect one composite sample per field. An appropriate composite is based on 12-20 sub-samples or “cores” from the most productive areas. However, by avoiding low-producing...
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Lobbying for trade
The Canola Council of Canada and Canadian Canola Growers Association will co-host a canola lobby day on November 5. Open and predictable trade is, again, a hot topic.
Business Management
SMART goals drive farm success
Everyone has goals – personal goals, and of course professional goals. But how can you set yourself up for success in achieving your goals? It’s simple. Write them down, and make them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.