Reading Time: 4 minutes When commercial fertilizers no longer meet the needs of the world’s farmers, the value of manure will grow, says Alberta Farmer columnist Brenda Schoepp.
More precious than gold
Manure could boom when industry outgrows commercial fertilizer
The door is always open
What you do matters more than you may realize
Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta Farmer columnist Brenda Schoepp reminds readers that what they do matters, who they are matters and it is important to remember that to manage their mental health.
Agriculture provides solutions, not issues
Responsible agriculture is the answer for single use plastics, other global issues
Reading Time: 3 minutes Agriculture seems to take the blame for many of the world’s pressing issues, but when done responsibly, agriculture can be the answer to many of those problems.
Price fixing our daily bread
Lack of competition is pushing the price of groceries out of Canadians’ price range
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canadians were subjected to a price fixing scheme on bread, and a handful of companies faced big fines for their role in the scandal. But a lack of competition in the industry means prices keep going up.
Understanding ESG in Canadian Agriculture
Environmental, social and governance issues in ag too inconsistent
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to ESG in agriculture, farmers are doing what they are able with the resources at hand. But like carbon credits, it is the wild west in terms of establishing value, and there are strong societal expectations that may not always be realistic.
How do you define success?
Success on the farm can be measured by more than just yields and profits
Reading Time: 3 minutes Discover the shift in agriculture from solely financial success to a focus on impact, community and the human side of farming. Learn how values and curiosity are driving a new generation.
The environmental cost of conflict
Farmers around the world pay the price for the wars they didn’t start
Reading Time: 2 minutes Farmers around the world pay the price for the wars they didn’t start
Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct just window dressing
Until true accountability is part of the equation, the code won’t have any effect
Reading Time: 3 minutes The voluntary nature of Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct robs it of effectiveness and won’t result in the food system accountability that’s needed.
Traditional wisdom has value for agricultural policy
When that old knowledge is combined with modern knowledge, great things can happen for productivity and innovation
Reading Time: 3 minutes There is lots of good, applicable agricultural knowledge out there that, when combined with modern information, can be a powerful tool for the future of agriculture.
Accountability a selling point for Canada
The country should embrace its future as a sustainable agriculture powerhouse
Reading Time: 3 minutes Accountable sustainability should be a selling point for Canadian agricultural products.
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