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Chestnut Roasted Christmas

A new tool to help farmers, agronomists and crop stakeholders map their crops with greater precision is close to becoming a reality.

SwarmBox, an invention of Alberta company Threshold UAV, uses multiple sub-250-gram micro drones to map fields, for things like pests, diseases, soil health, among others.

Mac Hunic is the founder of the company, he says using multiple drones to map crops takes things to the next level.

Calgary Based Company Developing New Drone Crop Mapping Tech

FarmFair International is an event which brings together livestock producers from around the world.

For some, the livestock competitions have been a family tradition for decades.

Jackie Payne from Greenwood Cattle, located near Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, says the family has been attending since 1978.

FarmFair International a Family Affair

With the crop nicely tucked away in the bin, it's the time of year when checks become regular.

AgSafe Alberta's Jody Wacowich says staying on top of safety while climbing on the bin is important.

Farmers Urged to Practice Safety Around Grain Bins

In this episode, we explore the role played by Indigenous People's food and knowledge systems in conserving terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areasin alignment with Target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework “Conserve 30% of Land, Waters and Seas”. 

Producer:Veronica Vargas Roman
Presenter: Erica Galanti
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Conserving land, waters and seas without compromising Indigenous people's food and knowledge systems

Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally introduced legislation to cut red tape and make life better for Albertans and businesses.

Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=95251C2E9FB35-AB3A-C6A7-909091CF90673B6F

Knocking down bureaucratic burdens – November 17, 2025

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Justice Mickey Amery outline the next steps to protect and support children, families, and women and girls in sport. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=95257F5D8FC4D-93E8-0F15-82C688490E3DBDAB

Standing up for children, families and fair play – November 18, 2025

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Justice Mickey Amery introduced new legislation protecting free expression for regulated professionals. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=952725A7D3C9D-98F6-6F71-2F9FD1EB9EE0326A

Free expression for regulated professionals – November 20, 2025


On this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, brought to you by Alberta Canola, Craig Lester and Tim Parent are talking potatoes. Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, put ‘em in a stew, the versatile potato was in the spotlight at the annual Potato Growers of Alberta conference. Potatoes had a spud-tacular growing season according to Chair Allison Davie who joins the conversation (3:07), while Tony Kirkland, vice-chair and owner of Sandhills Seed Potatoes, talks about the strong potato market (4:15). We also catch up with Emily Owen from Second Harvest, who’s helping ensure potatoes make their way from fields to families in need across multiple provinces (7:52). And to top it all off, we spoke with Chris and Harold Perry, PepsiCo’s Global Farmers of the Year, about what it takes to stand out on the world stage (12:20).

RRC Podcast Ep. 15 - Talking Spuds at the Potato Growers of Alberta Conference

Only a few days until the weather changes, bringing colder weather, and much needed snow to the southern prairie provinces.   Until then, it remains seasonably warm and dry.

Temperatures Set to Drop for Southern Prairie Provinces

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides release the final report from the Aggression and Complexity in Schools Action Team.

Roadmap to address classroom complexity - November 21, 2025

RRC strives to tell unique stories from the agriculture community that show the true roots of the industry. It will also show off new products and ideas from the ever evolving industry.

Calgary Based Company Developing New Drone Crop Mapping Tech

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