Changes to Ontario’s Drainage Act could lead to a more streamlined process for farmers to make minor improvements to their systems. “We’ve created a new process for what we’re calling […] Read more
Drainage changes to streamline process for minor improvements
New regulations aimed at saving money and time for farmers
Cellular agriculture makes waves in protein production
Canadian government investment, cellular food policy strategy and regulation are missing yet
Scalable cell-based meat production is a reality now that the world’s first industrial cultured meat facility has been launched. Israel-based Future Meat Technologies (FMT) opened its plant last month and […] Read more
Could COVID vaccine development speed change the game for food?
Could bio-innovation be the disruptive technology that addresses the challenges of feeding a growing population and reversing climate change? A McKinsey Global Institute report was released in May 2020 called […] Read more
Province launches Winery Agri-Tourism Relief Initiative
One-time grant offered to wineries and cideries to offset on-site sales impacted by pandemic
Ontario’s alcoholic beverage industry raised a glass to the province’s Winery Agri-Tourism Relief Initiative (WATRI) grant launched July 20. The province has provided a one-time $10 million grant to offset […] Read more
Population medicine, technology could streamline livestock care
Mentoring and partnering with farm animal practices can increase vet student confidence
Dr. Rob Swackhammer rummages through the metal toolboxes nestled in a slide-out drawer on the back of his truck. As he searched for dehorning implements, Swackhammer said it can be […] Read more
Tar spot detected in Ontario
Scouting is critical to deal with spread
Frequent rains and prolonged wetness are likely the contributing factors for Ontario’s earliest instance of confirmed tar spot. “This is the first time we’ve seen it this early based on […] Read more
Rural fairs get another year of funding
Second year of cancelled fairs and exhibits causes financial squeeze for associations
Ontario agriculture and horticulture societies will get $1.1 million in provincial funding to offset revenue declines due to cancelled fairs and events. “We recognize Ontario’s agricultural and horticultural societies play […] Read more
Ag industry praises Lisa Thompson’s appointment as OMAFRA minister
Industry leaders acknowledge positive contribution made by Hardeman
A provincial cabinet shuffle has planted MPP Lisa Thompson in familiar soil. Premier Doug Ford’s recent eight-person cabinet shuffle saw the Huron-Bruce representative replace Ernie Hardeman as Ontario’s Minister of […] Read more
Fairs could see increased attendance, participation in 2021
Agricultural societies plan modified, drive-through and virtual events this fair season
The gates of the Ancaster Agricultural Society fairgrounds opened wide in early June, heralding the possibility of an eventful season. “We can’t wait to see (patrons) come in and see […] Read more
Dwindling large-animal veterinary access heightens food supply risk
Veterinarians are often the first line of defence to prevent and mitigate animal diseases or foreign animal disease outbreaks. However, the increased number of veterinarians and graduates who migrate to […] Read more
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