snapAG is a series of resources created by Agriculture in the Classroom Canada.
These short, infographic style documents invite students and teachers alike to explore the hot topics affecting the agriculture industry today. Topics range from organics, biotechnology, GMOs, livestock, and more!
Prevention is the first line of defence on both organic and conventional farms. However, when pest problems persist; pesticides are an important tool for protecting crops and ultimately our food supply.
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Organic farmers identify the conditions that allow weeds and pest to thrive and try to create more favourable conditions. The key to managing pests and weeds on organic farms is to reduce their impact by using different management practices.
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Crops can be significantly damaged by insects, weeds, diseases and rodents. One tool farmers use to manage pests are pesticides.
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Did you know most of the spray that comes out of a farmer’s sprayer is actually water? The amount of active ingredient (pesticide) is around a pop can per football field!
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Learn about crop protection and pesticide use from this Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan Resource.
A beneficial microbe may soon protect our crops and livestock from devastating fungal infection.