Manufacturers of agriculture equipment are expressing relief as steel and aluminum tariffs between Canada and the U.S. were withdrawn. The Canadian, U.S. and Mexican governments came to agreement May 17 […] Read more
Tariffs made for “lean year” for agriculture manufacturers
The lifting of the U.S.-Canada steel tariffs should make trade easier and reduce the cost of farm machinery
DON-forecasting tool funded
Governments help to pay costs to set up computerized monitoring system
The federal and provincial governments are supporting the creation of an early-warning and risk assessment system for deoxynivalenol (DON). Grain Farmers of Ontario is leading the project which will work […] Read more
Police have plans for activists, says officer
A liaison team has contacts with activists and organizations involved in challenging activities
An Ontario Provincial Police community relations officer says the force’s officers have the legislative tools to do their job relating to trespassers on farms. Sergeant Laura Brown told a recent […] Read more
Editorial: Food, fibre…and fun?
We haven’t done a lot of cannabis coverage here at Farmtario, despite the massive public and investor interest in the sector. I’ve thought a lot about it and I expect […] Read more
Third-generation owner restores 4WD Versatile
The Fraynes have used the 835 Versatile in the field and to help clear snowbanks on highways
An 835 Versatile, a fixture for three generations of Fraynes, has been given fresh life. Gene Frayne brought back home the repainted and restored tractor this spring, and it will […] Read more
AgScape increases reach during trying financial year
The agriculture education organization continues to grow its outreach to teachers
AgScape continues to build its connections with urban educators, boosted this year by a formal partnership with the Toronto District School Board. The organization, which aims to educate the public […] Read more
Professor pushes for more agriculture education for dietitians
Students at Brescia University College will now have to take an agriculture systems course to graduate
When June Matthews joined the faculty of Brescia University College and looked at the courses taught to dietitian students, and also the information they had to know to quality as […] Read more
Milk price, higher production push farmers to look at different feeding options
Decisions rest on systems that farmers already have and their long-term production goals
Dairy farmers milking in robot systems are increasingly looking at alternatives to one traditional higher energy pellet to feed in the robot, a trend driven by decreasing milk price and […] Read more
Editorial: Assumptions about rural are grating
I have no doubt that there’s a divide between rural and urban folks, and little doubt that the divide seems to be increasing. But I do take issue with people […] Read more
New option launched to manage resistant weeds in soybeans
Enlist E3 soybeans are resistant to multiple herbicides meaning more options to deal with weed issues
Ontario farmers will have more options to manage herbicide-resistant weeds with the launch of Enlist E3 soybeans in Canada. E3 soybeans are resistant to 2,4-D, glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides. That […] Read more