Big data and information systems are becoming an increasingly large part of the pork industry in Ontario. Systems that were created independently for disease surveillance and software to manage pig […] Read more
Need growing for big data on pigs
There are an increasing number of projects that collect and share data in the swine industry, to increase efficiency and manage disease
Pork assurance program moving ahead after pause for producer feedback
The Canadian pork sector is aiming for a 2021 deadline for all pork producers to be on its new Canadian Pork Excellence assurance program. The Canadian Pork Council and its […] Read more
La Coop fédérée buys Cargill’s Ontario crop retail assets
La Coop fédérée will soon become a much bigger player in Ontario’s crop retail business. Cargill announced today that it will sell its grain and crop inputs retail assets in […] Read more
Global changes create opportunity for northern nations
A changing world, whether it be climate or politics means challenges for Canada, but also opportunity. Canada and other northern nations with the ability to attract talented immigrants, increased economic […] Read more
Industry still looking for new NH3 tank rule break
Fertilizer Canada and the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) say there will be enough anhydrous ammonia nurse tanks available to supply the fertilizer to farmers during this growing season. New […] Read more
Lessons from farm data innovators
Where do you start with data management on crop farms? Three farmers who use data extensively say to start with what you can manage and make sure that the system […] Read more
Huron Produce sold to Florida field tomato grower
Huron Produce, a greenhouse operator based in Huron County, has been purchased by Florida-based field tomato producer Lipman Family Farms. Why it matters: The produce industry continues to integrate and […] Read more
Seed Synergy project gets federal funding
The project has brought together six organizations representing the seed sector
The federal government is investing $760,000 in Canada’s seed sector, to help modernize seed regulations and enhance global marketing. Much of the funding will be used to continue the work […] Read more
New berry group means larger voice for growers
The new Ontario Berry Growers organization has its first elected board, and several critical issues to deal with already. Tom Heeman, who grows berries with his family near London, Ont., […] Read more
Farm service providers to be first to get mental health training
Who do farmers turn to first in a crisis? British farmers in the middle of the Foot and Mouth Disease crisis talked to service providers who understood their situation, studies […] Read more