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The Communicator
February 2024 Issue – See All
Views, Considerations & Unknowns for 2024
With 2024 upon us, the agriculture trade show and seminar season is now in full swing.
The world is not enough
Wanting to do their part in reducing global GHG emissions, Canadian farmers still can’t catch a break from federal tax fees. But what’s going on around the world?
The current state of global agricultural testing
Using just-in-time technology to thwart the spread of pathogenic disease in ag.
CN expands its central US reach
Canadian National has agreed to purchase the agricultural Iowa Northern Railway.
Show your mature workforce the love they deserve
Learn how the top employers support the ever-evolving needs of their employees through their changing career phases.
Increasing your company’s brand reputation
A well-thought-out brand marketing campaign will help you grow and promote your brand.
The world of seed technology: things to know for 2024
With science changing along with the seasons, we look at the world of seed technology, offering a forecast.
5 agricultural technology trends to watch in 2024
As more Canadian farmers are accepting of new technologies over ye olde tried and true, look at some ways more AgTech can improve the sector’s lot.
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In February 2015, Canada aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
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The IYS 2015 aims to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of soil for food security and some of its specific objectives are as follows:
- Raise awareness among society and decision makers about the profound importance of soil for human life;
- Educate the public about the crucial role soil plays in food security, climate change adaptation and mitigation, essential ecosystem services, poverty alleviation and sustainable development;
- Support effective policies and actions for the sustainable management and protection of soil resources;
- Promote investment in sustainable soil management activities to develop and maintain healthy soils for different land users and population groups;
- Advocate for rapid capacity enhancement for soil information collection and monitoring at all levels (global, regional and national).
Meeting one-on-one with farmer customers is important and an effective selling strategy. Scouting a customer’s field that is using your products is a valuable opportunity that you should take advantage of for retaining your customer and for future sales. The following are important dos and don’ts when meeting with farmer customers and prospects:
Crop Diagnostics Schools are a one day, hands-on learning opportunity designed to refine the diagnostic skills of agronomists. The schools offer the change to hear first-hard from experts new cropping information, examine plants, dig in the soil, pull weeds, catch insects and hone diagnostic skills. As outlined by Government of Saskatchewan, Agriculture department some of the main focus areas will include the following:
Thank you for your CAAR membership in 2014-15. Your support has enabled CAAR to represent agri-retailers on an individual, regional and federal level, reinforcing the value of the agri-retail industry as a crucial link in the ag value chain and the leading trusted advisor for 75% of farmers, while delivering and developing services that reinforce and build your business. CAAR is here to ensure that the interests of agri-retailers are being represented and protected so you can focus on your clients.
CAAR has introduced a new Consultant membership, which is open to any individual whose primary business is selling products and services to farmers. Consultants must either be affiliated to an existing corporate membership (ie: Primary Retailer Membership) or operate as a single person entity, joining as an individual.
A plant tissue analysis offers an inside look at the current nutrient levels of a plant, which can help to determine the next fertility steps if a nutrient deficiency is detected. Dan Clarke, Executive Vice-President of Business Development and Agronomy with A&L Canada Laboratories Inc. explains that a plant tissue analysis can help bridge the gap between planting and harvest. “Most producers have a good fertilizer program in place in the spring but they can’t just walk away during the growing season thinking everything will be alright.”
The CAAR Communicator
February 2024 Issue – See All
CN expands its central US reach
Canadian National has agreed to purchase the agricultural Iowa Northern Railway.
Show your mature workforce the love they deserve
Learn how the top employers support the ever-evolving needs of their employees through their changing career phases.
Increasing your company’s brand reputation
A well-thought-out brand marketing campaign will help you grow and promote your brand.
Views, Considerations & Unknowns for 2024
With 2024 upon us, the agriculture trade show and seminar season is now in full swing.