We’re all being pushed into new and sometimes challenging experiences during COVID-19, me included. The movement and personal contact restrictions made necessary by the pandemic have changed how journalists work, […] Read more
Editorial: Crises will push you out of your comfort zone quickly
Parts of animal trespass bill to go into force immediately
Continued blockading of trucks going to processing plants has become a safety hazard, says province
The provincial government has proclaimed four sections of Bill 156, making it an offence to “stop, obstruct, hinder or otherwise interfere” with a vehicle transporting farm animals. Why it […] Read more
Editorial: Seeds of mystery
There’s been much made of the arrival in the mailboxes of Canadians and Americans of mystery plant material and seeds from China and other countries in that region. There are […] Read more
Massey Ferguson launches new mid-horsepower tractor
The all-new tractor features a quieter cab and a focus on dependability
Massey Ferguson has launched a new mid horsepower series of tractors that aims to reinforce the company’s reputation for simplicity and ease of use. The division of AGCO launched the […] Read more
OMAFRA releasing names of farm businesses
The ministry will, however, withhold farm business registration numbers in response to a freedom of information request
Updated Aug. 11 The provincial government will release the name of all registered farm businesses in response to a Freedom of Information request. The ministry will not be releasing the […] Read more
Editorial: Business lessons from Massey Ferguson
I have to admit to an inordinate amount of joy at the prospect of watching the launch event for the new Massey Ferguson 8S. The event was broadcast around the […] Read more
Editorial: The man in the mask
Watching the debate over face covering to prevent COVID-19 spread has been fascinating. Western culture is full of negative portrayals of people wearing masks. Can you think of a positive […] Read more
Transport company increases security after threats
Online harassment escalated after a protester was killed by a truck at a pork processing plant
Drivers are increasingly nervous delivering pigs to the Sofina Foods plant in Burlington after online threats against them have increased since the death of a protester at the plant. Tyler […] Read more
Ontario bumping up Risk Management Program by $50 million
The program has been re-opened for applications until July 30
The Ontario government has come through a year earlier than expected with an additional $50 million for the provincial Risk Management Program (RMP). Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the announcement […] Read more
Delayed calf twin surprises farmers
An Ontario farming couple were surprised to find that a cow that calved on June 10, calved again on June 21 — a second twin calf 11 days later. Doug […] Read more