
China’s farmers struggle to save crops as heatwave, drought drag on

AGI to buy into soil microbe breeding firm
Machinery maker to take minority stake in MyLand

Federal fund, Alberta government back irrigation upgrades
Infrastructure Bank lends cash for system improvements

Federal irrigation pledge seen flowing mainly to Prairies
Infrastructure plan also includes promised broadband support

Get there on time
Timely delivery is a big plus for “fertigation,” but can you afford the costs and the management demands?

Coffee may profit more than soy in Brazil’s new farming frontier

Ontario power utilities offer farm water pump rebate

Growing soybeans in southern Alberta
Farmers would like the rotation option, but heat units are marginal and soybeans must compete with high-value irrigation crops

Subsurface drip irrigation
Interest is growing even in corn and soybeans, although it’s not for everyone

Maritime potato harvest a pleasant surprise
Late-season rains gave the crop a lift, but access to irrigation remains a concern for Island growers