Wendy Hogarth and Murray Johnston have turned their cranberry farm market into a destination. Muskoka Lakes farm and winery, located in Bala, Ont. won the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association’s […] Read more
Farm market becomes all-season tourist destination
Family behind farm market award says authenticity is key to differentiating their farm
Seed Synergy plan moves forward
Partnership currently working on the details of the program
Work continues on the Seed Synergy plan to bring together several organizations in the Canadian seed sector. The merger between Canadian Seed Trade Association, Canadian Seed Growers Association, Canadian Seed […] Read more
Resistance management is of utmost importance for cucurbit downy mildew
Changes in fungicide regulations have reduced the available treatments
Management of cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) requires more diligence with limited fungicide options. Recent changes in fungicide regulations leaves fewer options for farmers to control CDM, economically the most important […] Read more
Immigration continues to frustrate farmers seeking workers
The process is complicated and immigrant workers don’t have skills needed
The immigration system continues to fall short of meeting the needs of small businesses, including farms, facing labour shortages, says a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. […] Read more
Turning farm data into dollars
Recording-keeping and understanding cost of production are where data show returns
Accurate and updated record keeping is vital for producers across Ontario. It allows producers to track data to make informed and timely decisions, and reduces environmental and legal risks. According […] Read more
Study shows added benefits of wheat in rotation
Research shows corn, soy yield increase and N credit after wheat
A long-term study shows diverse crop rotations improve yields. Yet many farmers today grow strictly corn and soybeans, which has caused a decline in crop diversity and that is a […] Read more
The basics of growing cannabis
There are few pesticides available to help protect the crop
There’s still a lot to learn about cannabis production in Ontario, with limited pesticide options and evolving technology. Bill MacDonald, professor and co-ordinator with Commercial Cannabis Production at Niagara College […] Read more
Bayer announces new herbicide mode of action
The broadleaf herbicide will be the first new mode of action in 30 years
A new herbicide molecule, a different approach to short stature corn and XtendFlex soybeans are three projects in the Bayer CropScience development pipeline that could have an impact on farms. […] Read more
Making non-family business transition work
These two families found a way to make a dairy farm transition succeed
Most farm transitions today happen through succession planning between families, but there are growing examples of how non-farmers are making it work with existing farmers and on their own. FarmSmart, […] Read more
The challenge of starting a farm from scratch
A young farmer continues to find ways into farming – driven by sound economics
Daniel Chiappetta has had to be creative in making his way into farming and that route has included investing in quicker return areas outside of agriculture and in targeted farm-related […] Read more
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