Crop chem and seed company Syngenta’s interest in ag biologicals has led it to reach a chemistry deal with one of its own former parents.
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Syngenta to study pharma chem for farm uses
Crop chem firm Syngenta reaches a chemistry deal with one of its own former parents.
Vet product licensing process needs improvement
Canada can miss out on products that take too long or cost too much to register
Having been both a licensed veterinary practitioner and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for several years, I have seen a few things about how the product-licensing process affects the production animal industry in Canada. While every situation is unique, the process can indirectly affect cost of production in some cases, while in others access is […] Read more
Don’t just push through pain
Fit to Farm: Pain is the body’s way of telling you something is not right
Farmers have a culture of pushing through pain. What many fail to realize is that pain is generally not a beneficial thing to push through in terms of longevity in our health and performance. If we are in pain and negatively stressed, we’re more likely to experience burnout, injuries, illnesses, and lower adherence to exercise […] Read more
Don’t just carry on if you’re experiencing pain
Fit to Farm: This can lead to burnout, injuries, illness, and lower stress tolerance
I see all sorts of complaints in the clinic, ranging from sore backs, tense shoulders, headaches, and acute injuries. When we’re going through a busy time, it’s important to keep in mind some simple tools to help prevent, and alleviate, the symptoms of busyness. Farmers have a culture of pushing through pain, but pain is […] Read more
Pain is not normal – even headache pain
Fit to Farm: There is no need to think that pain of any kind is a routine part of life
So many people experience headaches that we’ve almost come to normalize them, but they are often very relievable. Remember, pain of any kind, even something as normalized as a headache, is not normal, nor is there any need for it to be a routine part of your life! Here are some things to keep in […] Read more
Taking care of your health through the ages
Simple lifestyle changes can help ensure you age well, and safely
It is no secret that Canadian farmers are getting older. The 2016 Census shows the average age of farmers in Canada is 55, up from 52 in just 10 years. It is also no secret that as people age, we experience changes that can reduce our physical and mental capabilities. Signs of aging include: 1. […] Read more
Breathing easy: preventing farmer’s lung
It’s been quite the fall. Snow, rain, and sleet have wreaked havoc on harvest throughout the region. Although great for soil recharge, all this moisture is not so great for crops still waiting to be harvested. The result is that some farmers have had to put away crops wet and when this happens, so does […] Read more
How are your health habits?
Many say they are too busy to include new habits into their day for better health
The problem with habits is that they take time and effort — something we don’t naturally drift to. Health is an ongoing series of habits and decisions you make every day, but one of the biggest barriers clients tell me about is not having enough time to include new healthy habits into their life. They […] Read more
The reality of Alzheimer’s disease
When a loved one is diagnosed it’s devastating but there may be some ways to help reduce the risk of developing it
Walter* has Alzheimer’s disease — but only his family and close friends know how deeply it affects his life. Walter meets us at the door, greeting us by name. “Good to see you!” He takes our coats and leads us into the living room; we make small talk about the weather; a perfectly normal conversation. […] Read more
Relieve those winter aches and pains
Here’s some suggestions to help you feel better through the cold months
As we get through winter, it’s not uncommon to see an increase in certain injuries. While the cold weather and lack of sunshine play their part in how we feel and function, there’s a few things we can do to keep our bodies moving during the snowy, dark months. A common complaint during the winter […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
