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lundi, septembre 08, 2008
2007 Agriview Harvest Photo Contest entry submitted by Kristie Stewart
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Did You Know?

Saskatchewan accounts for 87 per cent of Canada's mustard production representing 25 per cent of world production.

Organic farming offers focuses on natural production practices and record keeping in compliance with acceptable standards. According to Statistics Canada's 2001 Census of Agriculture, Saskatchewan has more organic farms than any other Canadian province - about 35% of the Canadian total. Of these farms, 93% produce field crops.

The newsletter includes a compilation of articles relating to entomology, plant pathology, weed science, soils and agronomy issues.

Provides information on production practices for growers considering organic or pesticide free production.

Successful insect control will depend on incorporating a number of control strategies together.

There are 16 nutrients that all plants must have.

Agronomic practices and management decisions can have a significant impact on the type and number of weeds on your farm. 

Plant diseases are caused by microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes.

Soil conservation promotes practices that stop the decline in soil quality and, over time, improve soil quality.

Provide basic information on organic certification and outline general requirements, as specified in an organic standard, for crop and livestock production.

Organic crops must always be produced according to accepted guidelines of the organic standard being followed, including soil management practices.

The goal of a transition strategy is to use management strategies that make soil as fertile, weed-free and healthy as possible going into the certified period. 


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