This collection houses assets (or resources) from Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre's Agriculture Production (Field Crop) B30 course.
In this video, we are going to discuss 10 autonomous tractors, farming machines, and robots designed to replace or assist humans in agriculture. These farming equipment include autonomous tractors, weeders, harvesters, and others with multiple purposes.
Researcher Heather Sorestad with the East Central Research Foundation/Parkland College discusses a flax desiccation trial.
The 4Rs of nutrient stewardship (right fertilizer source at the right rate, at the right time, in the right place) provides a foundation for increased yield, increased profitability and improved sustainability.
The lightweight agricultural robot scans crops, collects genetic data, measures traits, and helps identify common diseases.
The Australian Macadamia Society uses AgTech through weather stations, sensors, and soil moisture probes across growing regions in Queensland.
This career video provides day in the life information about the following jobs and occupations.
JOB TITLE: Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Work with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; and assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or technologists in the research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
1 in 8 jobs in Canada is in the agriculture and food sector. Employment opportunities in this sector are increasing. There are endless opportunities in this sector that would allow you to make a difference in your chosen career: feed the growing population, protect the environment, animal care, and many more. Check out just some of the amazing careers that are available in the agriculture industry.
When some people ask me what I do for work most don't know what an agronomist is let alone what they do, so I'm here to set the record straight and tell you what an agronomist is and take you through a day in the life of my job.
The video provides a detailed overview of soil taxonomy and soil health.
Janina Currah, an agronomist from Cargill Canada talks about what a seed treatment is and why it is important.
Clinton Monchuk an egg and grain farmer from Saskatchewan answers why farmers use fungicide.
Learn how and why two vegetable growers - Mark Quee of West Branch and Jake Kundert of Solon - use beetle banks and pollinator habitats to increase beneficial insect populations on the farm in this episode of Bringing Back the Edges: Creating Wildlife Habitat on Farms.
Welcome to Discover Agriculture's latest video: "Best Green Manure Plants | Green Manure Crops | Organic Farming." Delve into the world of organic farming as we unveil the top green manure plants that can transform your soil health and boost your crop yields naturally. Learn about these incredible cover crops that not only enrich the soil but also promote sustainability in agriculture. Join us to explore the benefits and techniques of incorporating green manure into your farming practices. Subscribe for more valuable insights into modern and eco-friendly agricultural methods.
Watch and learn how The Bridge to Land Water Sky is changing the face of agriculture in Saskatchewan and helping bring Canada closer to its goal of reducing carbon emissions 30% by 2030. This Indigenous-led movement is a partnership between Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, the Redberry Lake Biosphere Region, the North Saskatchewan River Basin Council, Local Agricultural Producers and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
There's been a fair amount of interest in comparing the results of canola seeded with a drill versus a planter over the last decade, but as the percentage of acres sown with planters has increased, farmers and agronomists are also looking to compare different planter setups.
This Canola School episode takes us to a planter demonstration trial near St. Jean-Baptiste, Manitoba, where Brunel Sabourin of Antara Agronomy discusses variations in canola emergence in a series of plots looking at different planter setups and settings.
In this video Extension Specialist Adam Sisson helps us understand what crop scouting is. He gives us some in-field looks at diseases and discusses incidence and severity.
This resource breaks down when it is necessary to get a line locate prior to completing groundwork.
The future is upon us. Brian & Darren talk about the growth of the auto-steer and autonomous tractor technology. Soon you could see a tractor without a driver on a farm near you.
Drones are changing the way people farm in much of the world, but the technology is just beginning to make its way into US Agriculture. Today we take a look at how people will be using their drones on the farm in 2023.
This short video from the Saskatchewan Safety Council includes information about proper fall protection measures.