Precision Agriculture Steering Us into the Future
The latest UN population projections predict that between now and 2050 the world’s population will have grown by…
Canadian Poultry Outlook for 2015
Will the influenza outbreak lower confidence? Avian influenza (AI) is back in the news. At the time of…
Of Mice and Melons
words: geoff lewis There are a lot of baby vegetables out there. Some of us laughed at baby…
UBC, Faculty of Land and Food Systems: A place to grow
Returning to familiar ground, Dr. Rickey Yada takes on his new role of Dean of the University of…
Farmer in the Sky
Imagine climbing into your spacesuit, strapping on your magnetic boots and securing your helmet before launching your vehicle…
Small Lot Poultry Additions
Small lot egg farms, those with 100 to 399 laying hens, have seen an immediate increase recently in…
Medicinal Marijuana: Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential
words: Dr. Hyder A. Khoja, Ph.D., M.Sc., A.Ag. India is a land steeped in faith and mysticism. Ayurveda, combining…
Canada-EU trade talks: The end of the road?
The trade talks between Canada and the European Union (EU), which began in 2009, finally ended on September…
Mulch Matters
The Benefits of Gardening with Mulch One of the easiest ways to ensure success in your garden, especially…
PEST PROFILE: BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG
Even though the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is not known to be currently present in BC, we…