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May 18, 2023

Coop Carbone and Sollio Agriculture launch the AgroCarbone Grandes Cultures initiative

Coop Carbone and Sollio Agriculture announced the launch of AgroCarbone Grandes Cultures, an initiative designed to help farmers reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately lead to the development of new offset-credit protocols in Québec’s agricultural industry. The announcement was made at Coop Carbone’s 10th anniversary celebration in Montréal.

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May 1, 2023

The organic herbicide everyone wants

Highly effective in weed management, BioLink® Herbicide EC is garnering rave reviews from both organic and conventional farmers. This powerful, fast-acting tool attacks weeds and can be rotated to avoid resistance to herbicides.

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April 3, 2023

Grant to help farm businesses go digital

Sollio Agriculture receives $1 million grant to support the digitization of the agricultural network Sollio Agriculture, the Agri-business Division of Sollio Cooperative Group, is pleased to announ...

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March 1, 2023

2022–2023 Sollio Next Generation Award

Sollio Agriculture, the Agri-business Division of Sollio Cooperative Group,  would like to congratulate the three Ontario farmers who earned a distinction under the Farm Succession Award category at its Sollio Next Generation Award gala on February 23, 2023.

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July 27, 2022

Our horse feed line has evolved

Sollio Agriculture’s line of horse products now offers improved formulas and carefully selected ingredients. Read further for useful information and answers to questions you might have about these cha...

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October 21, 2021

Casper Kaastra: Sollio Agriculture's new Chief Executive Officer

Casper Kaastra, CEO of Sollio Agriculture, shares the vision that will guide him in his new role. He offers his views on various challenges and, most importantly, explains how he intends to translate his vision into concrete actions that will support the prosperity of farmers.

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October 19, 2021

Giving waste a second life to avoid landfill

At the Lévis Feed Mill, waste disposal costs were much higher than those of similar plants in the network. So, the workers there decided to roll up their sleeves, search their containers, and find a way to repurpose the waste.

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October 11, 2021

How are new seed varieties developed?

Developing new seed varieties requires about ten years of testing, improvements and innovation. In this interview, Lucie Kablan, agronomist and researcher in field crop management, details the scientific process behind Sollio Agriculture’s research farm.

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October 4, 2021

Adapting seeds to different regions

Here at Sollio Agriculture’s research farm, we leave nothing to chance. It takes several years of research and field work all over the country to get a product to your field. Our team even bakes bread and hand makes certain crop varieties. It’s that kind of attention to detail and commitment to sustainable innovation that ultimately helps farmers improve their yields.

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September 27, 2021

Crossbreeding in the field!

Here at Sollio Agriculture’s research farm, we leave nothing to chance. It takes several years of research and field work all over the country to get a product to your field. Our team even bakes bread and hand makes certain crop varieties. It’s that kind of attention to detail and commitment to sustainable innovation that ultimately helps farmers improve their yields.

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September 20, 2021

No loafing around!

Here at Sollio Agriculture’s research farm, we leave nothing to chance. It takes several years of research and field work all over the country to get a product to your field. Our team will even hand make certain varieties and use them to bake bread. It’s that kind of attention to detail and innovative spirit that ultimately helps farmers improve their yields.

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July 5, 2021

Folium³ fertilizers: Benefits all down the line

When it comes to fertilizing your crops, you don’t have to compromise. Folium³ high-end foliar fertilizers contain everything you need to optimize your plants’ growth all season long. Interview with account manager Christine Bourbonnais

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May 25, 2021

Sollio Agriculture inaugurates its grain export maritime terminal in the Port of Québec

Sollio Agriculture's grain export maritime terminal, the construction of which started in the Anse au Foulon sector of the Port of Québec in 2018, is now fully operational. The terminal will allow the transshipment of one million tonnes of grain and cereals to new international markets during its first year of operation. By 2022, this number could reach 1.3 million tonnes, representing nearly $600 million in revenue for our local grain farmers.

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May 24, 2021

Hay shortage? Be proactive!

It goes without saying that 2020 forage inventories have been generally low for the province, although some regions appear to have been much less affected than others. This has been complicated for some farmers, who have had to innovate.

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March 31, 2021

Top 5 trends in dairy production

The Sollio Agriculture team is always monitoring the latest developments in dairy production. Every year, experts review studies and talk with researchers around the world to learn about the latest trends. They convey this knowledge to agri-advisors, who then pass it on to you and others on the ground. In this article, which is part of our “Dairy Innovation” series, we present the 2021 feeding trends.

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March 31, 2021

Three innovations in forage production to watch

The Sollio Agriculture team is always monitoring the latest developments in dairy production. Every year, experts review studies and talk with researchers around the world to learn about the latest trends. They convey this knowledge to agri-advisors, who then pass it on to you and others on the ground. In this article, which is part of our “Dairy Innovation” series, we present the 2021 trends in forage production.

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March 31, 2021

Three innovations in dairy production management

The Sollio Agriculture team is always monitoring the latest developments in dairy production. Every year, experts review studies and talk with researchers around the world to learn about the latest trends. They convey this knowledge to agri-advisors, who then pass it on to you and others on the ground. In this article, which is part of our “Dairy Innovation” series, we present the 2021 management trends.

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September 30, 2020

Discovering rare gems

Elite Seeds brings together researchers and advisors who work hand in hand to promote excellence.

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September 29, 2020

Launch of Sollio & Grains Québec Agriculture coopérative

With the launch of Sollio & Grains Québec Agriculture cooperative, grain producers will be dealing with one of the largest organizations ever seen in the grain sector in Quebec. The new grouping will offer them greater market access for their crops while meeting the needs of the various players in the industry.

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April 28, 2020

Sollio Agriculture business continuity

Sollio Agriculture business continuity Sollio Agriculture is still closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 cases around the world and doing everything possible to limit the impact that this situa...

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February 11, 2020

Bridging the two solitudes of the urban-rural divide

Canada’s Agriculture Day is here, and I’d like to share some thoughts that are on our minds at Sollio Agriculture. Agri-food is one of Canada’s main industries. It helps drive regional economies and provides numerous jobs. It’s also growing. However, it’s important to bear in mind that the life of farmers is becoming increasingly complex: they need to feed the population, remain competitive, keep investing in equipment and technology, be data driven, stay calm about their debt ratios, pollute less and adapt constantly to changing consumer needs.

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April 18, 2019

Sollio Agriculture invests $4.2 million in Truro

Sollio Agriculture, a leader in the marketing of grain and farm inputs in Canada, is proud to announce the construction of a new grain elevator and distribution center in Truro, Nova Scotia, at the cost of $4.2 million.

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