Non-farm family businesses are in the throes of succession planning too. With the help of Chris Clarke, here’s how they’re elevating their team skills for superior succession planning — and why it’s driving their business performance as well
What can farmers learn from the transition struggles of Canada’s other independent, family-based businesses?
Is where there’s enough moisture to grow a good crop. SWAT technology says it can tell you where that is
Highest returns come from soil testing to determine fertility rates plus choosing crop-protection products based on past pest problems and frequent scouting
In the west, it could mean more clubroot transmission. In the east, growers should be concerned about phytophthora in soybeans
Growers will need to use all their experience, best management practices and new tools to successfully combat disease in 2020
Farm size is increasing in Canada, but the rate of expansion is slowing, and new ownership models are emerging
Amid all the predictions that agriculture in 2030 will look utterly different than today, a new, less dramatic future is emerging
Doing the right thing with nutrients can save money, boost yields and protect the environment
Five strategies that the new generation of farmers are embracing to take their farm businesses to the next level
As Canada’s oldest farm publication, with roots back to 1886, Country Guide is about the business of farming, providing farmers with strategic business thinking. In each issue, enjoy stories on Profiles, Products and People.
