Farmers in Saskatchewan and Alberta are cleared to use strychnine this year and next year against gophers wrecking their fields and pastures.
Farm safety
Sask., Alta. farmers get strychnine against gophers until late 2027
Health Canada’s PMRA had rejected an earlier emergency-use application
Get farmers in on federal water security strategy planning, CFA says
Any debate about water access should prioritize food security and on-farm production, the federation says
Farmers should be involved in the development of a Canadian fresh water security strategy, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says.
Online hub gives farmers tools to prepare for crises like extreme weather, disease outbreaks
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has launched a new online Emergency Preparedness Hub, which collects information and resources in one place to help farmers prepare for crises.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association promotes new vision for farm safety
The Canadian Agriculture Safety Association announced a new vision and mission statement of promoting a “culture of agricultural safety that protects people through knowledge sharing, support, and meaningful connections” during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 15-21.
Complexity of being a woman in farming can lead to mental, physical health risks
The multiple roles women play on the farm can lead to complex blend of health and safety hazards said speakers in a Canadian Agricultural Safety Association webinar.
John Deere adds six new models to 8R/8RX Series tractor line
Rated horsepower is pushed to an eye-popping 540, with a power bulge to 634 — and it comes from a 14-litre engine
John Deere announced one of the most significant updates to its 8 Series tractor line since the addition of the 8RX version.
National survey of farmer and rancher mental health launches
The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing has launched its third National Survey of Farmer and Rancher Mental Health in Canada.
Good handling equipment a must on cattle operations
Animal Health: It’s important for the safety of beef producers, veterinarians and farm workers alike that chutes are functional and safe
It’s important for the safety of cattle producers, and of everyone else dealing with their stock, that handling equipment is functional and safe.
Gentle treatments for pain in the neck
Fit to Farm: Built-up tensions come compliments of the season
Heading toward year-end, people unknowingly tense up against the cold and busyness, causing neck pain that can often be treated with appropriate support and gentle mobility, athletic therapist Kathlyn Hossack says.
In times of mandatory joy, try to find contentment
Farm Family Coach: We can’t force it to be the most wonderful time of the year for everyone
If we’re not feeling the joy at a time of year that seems to insist on over-the-top moments of happiness, we can allow ourselves to just try for fulfilled or content, farm family coach Kalynn Spain suggests.