Albert Cousineau’s career as a hoof trimmer spans 42 years, two provinces, three farming generations of clients and more than 200,000 cows. On Dec. 7, he hung up his grinder […] Read more
The Hoof Trimmer hangs up his grinder, capping a 42-year career
Albert Cousineau has trimmed the hoofs of more than 200,000 cows
Ontario confirms canola flower midge populations
New midge species could be native to North America
The emergence of a new canola gall midge in Ontario in 2021 has prompted researchers to re-assess swede midge data. The canola flower midge (CFM) was first noted in Western […] Read more
Out of the box thinking required to evolve food system
Vertical farming, gene editing and cellular agriculture innovation can address consumer needs
Agricultural innovation and exponential growth will be necessary to meet environmental and consumer-driven market needs, according to Nourish Marketing Network’s 2023 Trends Report. In the past year, climate change came […] Read more
Get the Vet: Solutions sought to ease farm animal veterinarian shortage
Telemedicine options and modernization of rules could help better service rural areas
Telemedicine technology could improve access to veterinary care in Ontario’s remote and underserviced areas. The shortage of veterinarians, particularly large animal specialists, is no secret. Tack on pandemic pressures, burnout […] Read more
Modernizing the Veterinarians Act
For the first time in 30 years, the province plans to update the Veterinarians Act, which Dr. Glen Yates hopes will recognize telemedicine as a necessary tool. Yates recently founded […] Read more
Drainage company issues challenge to flood food banks with donations
A pipeline for food donation is being laid by Bluewater Pipe, its drainage contractors, clients, and food producers. Tony Kime, Bluewater Pipe president, has set aside a five-figure amount to […] Read more
Global leadership conference returns to Canada
For the first time in more than 20 years, the IAPAL conference was hosted in Canada
The Rural Ontario Institute recently hosted the International Association of Programs for Agricultural Leadership (IAPAL) conference in Ottawa, for the first time in two decades. Conference attendees toured the Senate, […] Read more
Ontario grower finds Beluga drop hoses deliver on utility and ROI in corn
2023 will mark wide distribution of the system
Dan Petker is a convert to the Beluga drop hose system. The Port Rowan cash cropper couldn’t find a positive return on investment by spraying corn until he hosted a […] Read more
Ontario government’s Bill 23 accelerates concern about loss of farmland
More Homes Built Faster Act will allow new house builds on protected lands
After four years of rolling back protective Greenbelt legislation, the Ontario government’s More Homes Built Faster Act is opening acres for urban development. The Greenbelt was established in 2005 to […] Read more
Chronic labour shortages increase national food security risk: study
Labour shortages trigger lost sales, lost contracts and decreased services
Labour shortages are a global issue across every sector, including Ontario’s agri-business, according to a recent survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. “We found that almost two-thirds (61 […] Read more
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