Chicken and egg farmers continue to wait for a trade compensation package, which they had hoped to see before the current federal election. Their supply management cousins in dairy got […] Read more
Chicken, egg farmers still looking for trade package
A package for dairy farmers was announced before the current federal election
Western Fair Association launches agri-business hub
The Grove aims to be a place for agriculture and food businesses to interact and grow
The Western Fair Association has announced a new strategy that includes becoming home to a hub for agriculture and agribusiness innovation called The Grove. The Grove, to be housed in […] Read more
Ontario Food Terminal pushed to find more revenue, modernize
Food terminal review aims to find ways to improve its operations
The province has provided guidance to the Ontario Food Terminal after a review of its operations found it is missing some business opportunities and that its location limits its ability […] Read more
Provincial soil tour looks at minimal tillage, biostrips
The tour visited regional farms as part of the Ontario Soil Network
There’s no one system for improving soil health and that was on display during a recent Ontario Soil Health Network tour across the province. The tour visited more than 20 […] Read more
Trade, climate, farm programs part of agricultural leaders’ debate
Agriculture minister has to defend Liberal record on trade deals
The national election debate on agriculture tackled many of the major issues in the sector including trade, climate change, labour and risk management programs. The debaters included: Luc Berthold of […] Read more
Editorial: Farm group management changing quickly
It’s a time of generational change in Ontario’s major farm organizations, with significant retirements of long-time stabilizing influences and the hiring of new leaders of a different generation. Neil Currie, […] Read more
New meat recall prolongs Ryding-Regency shutdown
Ryding-Regency Meat Packers remains shut down, making an already tight processing capacity situation event more challenging for Ontario farmers. The Toronto company, along with St. Ann’s Food, announced a recall […] Read more
Dot power platform comes to Ontario
The autonomous machine now has a planter attachment, critical to the Ontario market
Ontario farmers recently got their first look at the Canadian-designed Dot Technology Corp. autonomous power platform and several implements — including a first look at a planter prototype. The machine […] Read more
Agriculture support programs inadequate in new trade environment
Agriculture groups are concerned existing programs won’t measure up while other countries pile billions into support for their farmers
Farm leaders are worried the current suite of government risk management programs are ill-prepared to help Ontario farmers through tough times brought on by trade wars. Solid farm income over […] Read more
Great Lakes Grain tour: crops need time to mature
There is potential in the corn crop if it gets to maturity
The big conclusion from Great Lakes Grain’s 2019 crop tour is no surprise — the corn and soybean crops need more time. But if the frost holds off there’s potential […] Read more