University of Guelph dry bean researcher Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi champions sustainability by donating surplus breeding program beans to support food security and community art initiatives.
Bean research breeds community giving
University of Guelph breeding program transforms surplus research beans from waste into resources
Research meets reality: Farmers and scientists find solutions together
University and industry experts emphasize that trust, relationships, and farmer input ensure science translates into real-world impact
Livestock Research and Innovation Corporations’ GRIP roundtable in Elora, saw researchers and farmers explore how collaboration drives animal welfare, poultry housing, and feed innovation.
Canada, Mexico look beyond U.S. as agri-food trade pact expands
Earlier this week Heath MacDonald, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, met to discuss bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation and trade ties between the two countries.
Canada, Mexico look beyond U.S. as agri-food trade pact expands
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Earlier this week Heath MacDonald, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué, met to discuss bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation and trade ties between the two countries.
Ontario potato yields down slightly, but quality is high
Summer drought and warm temperatures in October challenge growers
Ontario’s potato harvest is on the home stretch despite drought and hot summer temperatures stretching into October.
Holland Marsh marks a century of agricultural innovation and resilience
From swamp to multi-million-dollar economic driver, the Marsh continues to evolve
Discover how Holland Marsh has evolved over the past century from a modest swamp to Ontario’s key horticultural hub, producing a significant percentage of Asian vegetables, carrots, onions, and leafy greens consumed provincially and contributing over $1 billion annually to the local economy.
OMAFA research funding includes boost for poultry centre
The province is spending $41 million to upgrade agriculture research instrastructure
OMAFA announced $41 million in funding for Agriculture Research and Innovation Ontario’s infrastructure on Oct. 7, including new funds for the Poultry Research Centre at the Elora Research Station.
Canadian wool innovation contest opens application window
$10,000 prize champions creative, commercially viable Canadian wool projects, including apparel, interiors, agriculture, science, and other fields
The Second Annual Canadian Wool Innovation Prize (CWIP), worth $10,000, is accepting applications for commercially viable innovation projects or businesses until October 31, 2025.The Campaign for Wool Canada / Canadian Wool Council, with support from the Worshipful Company of Woolmen are sponsoring the contest that bridges the Canadian and British wool industry.
Palmerston & District Hospital Foundation receives $25,000 prize from BASF
BASF Growing Home win edges Foundation closer to MRI campaign goal
BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada’s Growing Home with BASF presented the Palmerston & District Hospital Foundation with a $25,000 prize on Sept. 26.
Farm to bottle, Miller’s Dairy a winning blend of tradition and vision
The Creemore-area dairy revives a family legacy of delivering premium Jersey milk and ice cream
Miller’s Dairy in Creemore blends vintage equipment with modern tech to produce glass-bottled premium Jersey milk and ice cream.