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Changes to business risk management programs under Sustainable CAP

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's BRM programs, updated under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, help producers manage risks with enhanced features, simplified processes and integrated climate risk management.
July 24, 2024

AgriStability is one of the mainstays of BRM programs. Under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) ­– a five-year agreement and multibillion-dollar pledge among the federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation and resiliency of Canada’s agri‐food sector – some changes have been introduced to enhance the program.


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How to start holding consistent, productive farm meetings with a purpose

Effective meetings can improve communication, provide clear direction, set or shift priorities, review production and financial records, and set strategies for improvement.
July 22, 2024
Joy Kirkpatrick

You never hear someone say they love farming because they love sitting in a meeting room talking about business. They will probably say they’d rather be doing anything else – with animals, crops, machinery, you name it – than sitting in meetings.


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Inside Brilman Dairy: How a first-gen dairy producer’s fieldwork expertise drives revenue diversification

Photos tell the story of southern Alberta's Brilman Dairy – showcasing the farm's automation and efforts to increase non-dairy revenue.
July 17, 2024
Emma Ohirko

Brilman Dairy welcomed Progressive Dairy into his facility to share some of its inner workings and the keys to his farm’s productivity.


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Three ratios to improve your dairy’s financial fitness

As we age, health principles like stability, cardio and strength are vital, just as key financial ratios like working capital, debt-to-equity and debt service are essential for assessing and improving the financial health of dairy operations.
July 16, 2024
Mark Verwey

We spend a lot of time talking about properly saving and investing money to ensure a happy retirement, but if you are not investing in your own health, what good is monetary wealth?


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Advantages of herd management software

Herd management software helps farmers set and achieve goals, stay organized and meet performance needs efficiently through easy data entry, practical analysis tools, a user-friendly interface and excellent support.
July 15, 2024
Emélie Bell

Why exactly is using software so advantageous for you and your herd? Ultimately, it comes down to your goals, wants and needs.


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Dairy farming 2.0: Milking the potential of artificial intelligence

The integration of AI into dairy farming offers significant opportunities for improved efficiency and early disease detection, though it requires careful consideration of factors like learning curves, sustainability, data privacy and dealing with false-positive alerts.
July 11, 2024
Diego B. Nobrega

We are now seeing another revolution, fuelled by the rapid development and increasing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI). AI tools are becoming more popular among farmers because they behave like high-tech helpers who assist with daily activities on farms. 


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Effective employee training

Effective training tailored to each position's specific needs, incorporating job hazard analysis, safe operating procedures and maintaining detailed training records are all crucial for enhancing productivity, safety and workplace culture on farms.
July 10, 2024
Cheryl DeCooman

The key to good training is to first determine what type of training each position requires. A herdsperson will not need the same type of training as a manager.


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The business of agriculture: Are you the CEO?

Farming demands both technical and financial skills; Canadian dairy producers excel in production but often lack financial knowledge, highlighting the need for better management training and adviser collaboration for success.
July 8, 2024
Chris Church

The average farm size in Canada is now 100 cows. Many companies of this size would have a team of executives to run the company – someone for finance, another for human resources and operations, and a chief executive officer (CEO) who oversees the whole operation.


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Swift discoveries, tech ubiquities

July 1, 2024
Emma Ohirko

A friend of mine recently discovered Taylor Swift. I have a hard time wrapping my head around that. When she admitted this, it was tough to know if she was serious. How does a person discover Taylor Swift in 2024? I’m not sure, but for this friend, that was the truth.


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Keeping kids safe on the farm

Topics to discuss with children to keep them safe around farm machinery and other hazards.
July 1, 2024
Emily Krekelberg

About one-third of all farm incidents involve children, and every three days a child in the U.S. dies in a farm-related incident. Prevent your child from becoming a statistic by being proactive about practicing safety on the farm.


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