The 2024 federal budget, tabled today, promises several benefits for Canadian farmers.
Federal budget promises lower costs, interest relief for farmers
Budget 2024 will see approximately $52 billion spent over five years
Farmers, farm groups condemn expropriation threat to farmland in Wilmot township
Farmers in Wilmot township in the Region of Waterloo are calling into question an assembly of prime farmland. Farmers and landowners have been approached by a U.S.-based consulting firm acting on behalf of the Region of Waterloo to purchase 770 acres of prime agricultural land. The Waterloo Federation of Agriculture (WFA) and the Ontario Federation […] Read more
Food conference sees high student engagement
4-H, post-secondary programs, tech innovation among draws for youth
Student engagement was high at the Future of Food Conference in Ottawa, as youth turned out to hear panellists and keynote speeches by stakeholders from across the agriculture value chain. Several student groups from Queen’s, McGill and the University of Ottawa heard about sustainability, innovation and politics in agriculture at the February event. Why it […] Read more
Worrying trends in farm safety emphasize need for better procedures
Few Canadian farmers have formal safety procedures in place
A recent presentation at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show highlighted the nuances of employee safety on farms and the need for formalized safety procedures. Workplace Safety and Prevention Services consultant Ryan Dick discussed the everyday safety risks facing employees and workers on farms and emphasized the need for clearer definitions of what constitutes an employee. […] Read more
Long-term planning key to forage success
It’s important to look ahead when growing, harvesting silage
Better forage quality starts with early planning. That was the message to attendees of the Eastern Ontario Crop Conference by Corteva account manager Ashley Knapton, who discussed quality forages alongside Hilary Prinzen of Trouw Nutrition. Both spoke to the importance of considering end goals when planting forage. Why it matters: Planning and foresight can lead […] Read more
Sucro Can to open Canada’s largest sugar refinery in Hamilton
Facility will not have a direct impact on Ontario farmers
Sucro Can has announced plans to build Canada’s largest sugar-processing plant in Hamilton. The facility is expected to open in 2025 on lands owned by the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA). The plant will likely have little direct impact on Ontario farmers, as it will refine sugar cane imported from Central and South America, with no […] Read more
Devolder Farms receives multiple honours after 35 years of growth
Bob and Diane Devolder were inducted into the CK Ag Hall of Fame the same week as they received Innovator of the Year Award
Updated Jan. 31, 2024 Devolder Farms in Dover Centre is still going strong after 35 years in the community. Started by Bob and Diane Devolder as a custom seed-cleaning operation, the business has continued to grow in size and recognition ever since. In November, the couple were inducted into the Chatham-Kent Agriculture Hall of Fame […] Read more
Farm Show owner confident ahead of 2024 event
Chatham-Kent Farm Show will feature 100 exhibitors, speaker series
The Chatham-Kent Farm Show returns Jan. 30-31 at the John D. Bradley Centre in Chatham. According to show owner Courtney Brochu, the event’s exhibitor slots are sold out. Why it matters: The Chatham-Kent Farm Show aims to provide a “one-stop show” for farmers to get a head start on the growing season. The show will […] Read more
Smart farm competition encourages farmers to adopt technology
Competition will serve as opportunity to create and develop smart farm networks
The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) is seeking applications for a competition geared toward creating or developing new smart farm networks. Funding under this initiative will support collaborative on-farm tech innovations in hopes encouraging farmers to adopt emergent agriculture technology. CAAIN receives funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to address challenges […] Read more
Future of food, sustainable business top agenda at Arrell Food Summit
Leaders and investors in Canada’s agriculture sector discuss climate change, avoiding food crisis
Industry leaders discussed climate solutions and the future of Canadian food at the Arrell Food Summit: Pathway to Change, hosted by the Arrell Food Institute in Toronto Nov. 14. Why it matters: The Arrell Food Summit brings together agri-food leaders and experts to exchange ideas and learn more about topics affecting global food systems. In […] Read more
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