In years to come, 2012 in Ontario will be remembered as a drought year along with 2001 and 1988. Despite the cheery prospect of a winter with little ground cover […] Read more
Drought tolerance a ‘hot’ topic for 2012 and 2013
Pearce: Webinar to answer questions on feeding livestock in drought
During this excessively dry growing season, an increasing number of Ontario producers are asking questions about the viability of their forages, including their corn silage crops. The topic has been […] Read more
Storage and drying: build more, or leave to the pros?
Watch for a full version of this story in the August-September issue of Country Guide East. Is storage and drying part of doing business in this modern era of farming? […] Read more
Pearce: New front-boom sprayers offer several benefits
Until now, there are those in the sprayer business who’d say the industry can be something of a pain in the neck. But that notion is set to change with […] Read more
Pearce: Salford planting seeds for expansion
In a sector dominated by U.S. name brands in farm equipment, and an increasing number of European players coming to the market, Salford Tillage and Seeding Systems is practically in […] Read more
Pearce: Fendt aims for broad definition of ‘efficiency’
A two-day demonstration event brought roughly 300 producers to a farm near here to see the latest line of tractors from German manufacturer Fendt. The Ontario events are the second […] Read more
Ag proficiency in Africa needed to feed world
Helping Africa’s smallholder farmers to increase production and to succeed in farming on their own terms may be key to global food security, an industry expert says. Speaking here Tuesday […] Read more
Media summit focuses on ag sustainability, innovation
The use of new research and innovations to boost farm productivity in a sustainable way, and the need to communicate such goals to the consuming public, were the focus of […] Read more
New dairy expo built to be national industry showcase
The stage is set and a new large-scale dairy tradeshow is scheduled for Ontario in February 2013, with an eye on attracting a national following. The inaugural Canadian Dairy XPO […] Read more
Dry conditions become concern for Ont. farmers
Need rain. Those were the two words that defined the biweekly meeting of certified crop advisors (CCAs) and extension personnel from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs […] Read more
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