It was no accident that Julie Simard became the operations manager of the Saint-Romuald mill and distribution centre. Her enthusiasm, strategic thinking, and ability to build relationships of trust with employees got her where she is today.

Alexandre Lebel became a poultry nutritionist for Sollio Agriculture because he wanted to play in the big leagues. He wanted to work on strategy, make important decisions, and tackle challenges. In fact, the daily challenges of the job are what keep him motivated every day.

Carbon farming is a fairly new concept in Québec. We’ve prepared this overview for anyone wondering just what it is and what it can look like in the field.

Carbon farming is based on the concept of carbon markets. The idea is to pay farmers for adopting sustainable agricultural practices. That means practices that reduce GHG emissions, sequester carbon in agricultural soils, or both.

When it comes to robotic milking, cows need a clear, healthy routine. It improves their well-being, which in turn helps you maximize your farm’s productivity.

Here are four things that will make it easier for you and your cows to get into the swing of things.

Veronica Honores has been on Sollio Agriculture’s finance team since 2021. She believes that the values of our cooperative are very similar to the ones her parents taught her growing up in Peru, including kindness and the importance of working together.

We’re celebrating five years of Dairy Performance Awards! That’s five years that we’ve been teaming up with our Québec cooperatives to recognize the top milk producers in Québec and Eastern Ontario.

What are the Dairy Performance Awards?

They’re awards for dairy farms that do business with Sollio Agriculture. They recognize outstanding annual production results, based on fat + protein delivered to the tank.

• Holsteins: 2.55 or more

• Mixed breeds: 2.10 or more

Carbon footprinting is a crucial first step on the path to reducing your farm’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It’s a simple process if you know how to go about it—especially with a little help from Sollio Agriculture expert Saber Hamdani. Read on to learn more!

When it comes to robotic milking systems, preventing lameness is crucial. It has a major impact on both cow well-being and productivity.

Robotic milking systems are defined by voluntary milking. But for the system to work, farmers need to know how prevalent lameness is within their herds and take a fast, responsible approach to dealing with it.