Using plastic sheets for weed control, even under current best management practices, pollutes soil with macro- and micro-plastics and negatively affect critical soil functions, according to a study.

As agriculture continues to evolve, more farmers are turning to plasticulture — the use of plastic materials in crop production — to improve yields, conserve water and reduce weed pressure. Whether ...

Flying into Abbotsford Airport recently, Chris Bodnar was surprised by the large number of Fraser Valley fields covered by plastic. When he started his organic farm 20 years ago, only a few farmers ...