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 and uncommonly warm temperatures, many farmers spent the early part of the year bracing themselves for a drier-than-normal growing season. At the same time, several […] 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 addressed on an ongoing basis in the U.S. and through various farm publications and e-newsletters. To address those and other concerns, DuPont Pioneer is sponsoring […] 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? Or is it a type of on-farm management that growers should leave to the professionals? It all depends on who’s answering those questions. Across much […] 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 the launch of the Guardian self-propelled front boom sprayer from New Holland. Technicians, specialists and sales staff from the Great Lakes New Holland dealerships at […] 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 a class by itself. Easily one of the most successful Canadian farm equipment manufacturers, the company recently cut the ribbon on its latest plant expansion, […] 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 in a series of field demonstrations being organized across various parts of the continent. Admittedly, organizers with Fendt have chosen specific sites for their concentrations […] 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 at the 2012 BASF Agricultural Solutions Media Summit, Chris Mallett, corporate vice-president for research and development with U.S.-based agrifood giant Cargill, said agricultural production must […] 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 a media summit convened here this week by German chemical giant BASF. At a meeting of roughly 100 journalists and company representatives, all parties were […] 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 (CDX), scheduled to take place in Stratford Feb. 6-7, is billed as a first-time event for Canada, where the width and breadth of the dairy […] 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 (OMAFRA), held here Tuesday. Dry weather has been the rule during the past eight weeks, with most of the province receiving 40 to 60 per […] Read more
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