Progressive Dairy — Canada
What do dairy consumers really think?
Consumers trust Canadian farmers, but they lack knowledge of farming systems, making them more susceptible to marketing, viral trends and general misunderstandings.
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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.
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Coast-to-coast investment in dairy processing
Significant investments in Canadian dairy processing are creating job opportunities, facilitating industry growth and contributing to sustainability goals, all while addressing concerns around capacity limitations.
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Focusing on corn silage makes cents
High-quality corn silage significantly boosts milk production and dairy profitability by enhancing nutrient availability and reducing feed costs.
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Maximizing corn silage quality: Key decisions for a successful harvest
As corn silage season approaches, crucial decisions must be made to ensure a high-quality crop, including cutting height, late-season plant health, hybrid genetics and kernel processing, all aimed at providing consistent forage for dairy herds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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