Manzate Max, a new liquid formulation fungicide, is now available for use on potatoes to combat early and late blight in Ontario.
Manzate Max fungicide now labelled for potato use against blight
Scouting, spraying and eliminating cull potatoes are key blight control strategies
HJV Equipment expands as full-line PTx Trimble dealer
HJV adds three experts to the precision agriculture team
HJV Equipment expands as a full-line PTx Trimble dealer, increasing its capacity to assist growers with advanced agricultural technology solutions.
Ontario invests $5.4 million in agri-food research to boost global competitiveness
The funding will advance 28 agri-food research projects at the University of Guelph.
A $5.4 million provincial investment in 28 new agri-food research projects will help Ontario’s agri-food sector innovate, grow, and boost global competitiveness in the face of U.S. tariffs.
Ontario’s agri-food sector sets sights on future with Agri-Food 2050 initiative
Industry invited to priority setting kick-off event in Niagara Falls this fall
The first-ever Agri Food 2050, a one-day industry event dedicated to envisioning the future of food and farming in Ontario, will be held at the Brock Hotel in Niagara Falls September 17, 2025. Hosted by the Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC), the Agri Food 2050 event is the next step in the AAC’s broader Agri Food […] Read more
Gay Lea Foods sells Grober Nutrition business
Buyer is private investment company CG Wellington Inc.
Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited announced June 24 it has entered into an agreement to sell Cambridge, Ont.-based animal nutrition business Grober Nutrition to CG Wellington Inc.
Southpoint Equipment and James Willms acquire Ross Doble Inc.
Southpoint Equipment, in partnership with James Willms, has confirmed the purchase of Ross Doble Inc. Ross Doble Inc. is a farm, industrial, and residential equipment business based in Sunderland. Southpoint Equipment said in a release Ross Doble Inc. is known for its exceptional service and quality Kubota equipment. Integrating Ross Doble Inc.’s extensive product line […] Read more
Boundary Roasting Co. supporting farmer mental health with new coffee
A new partnership between Boundary Roasting Co. and Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering Ontarians the opportunity to contribute to the positive mental health and well-being of the province’s agricultural community through their morning cup of joe.Boundary Roasting Co. has unveiled a new coffee called ‘Grounds for Conversation,’ with proceeds of each bag sold going to […] Read more
Beef farmers return to Queen’s Park for annual barbecue and lobby day
The Beef Farmers of Ontario returned to Queen’s Park this week to host its annual barbecue and lobby day on the lawn of the Ontario Legislature, just prior to Ontario’s Local Food Week, which takes place June 2-8. The BFO Board of Directors and staff said in a release they served over 500 attendees an […] Read more
GEA technology featured in Farming Simulator 25
GEA is one of three new brands to have its equipment featured in Farming Simulator 25 through the brand-new Plains & Prairies Pack. In collaboration with developer and publisher GIANTS Software, GEA said in a release it’s bringing its agricultural technology to the virtual farming world for the first time. The pack includes a range […] Read more
Study will explore economic impact of Ontario equine industry
Goal is to gather data to protect workers and jobs in the industry
The Ontario Harness Horse Association/Ontario Equine Educational and Employment Program (OHHA/OEEEP) has launched a comprehensive economic impact study of what it calls “the vast and diverse Ontario equine agricultural sector.”
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