A new Living Lab researching best management practices for climate change challenges will be starting soon in Ontario. Farmers have until Oct. 2 to express interest. Why it matters: Much […] Read more
Living Lab project looks for collaborators
Five-year project aims to create best management practices for climate change reduction
OSCIA names new Executive Director
Ashley Honsberger will be the new executive director of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), effective October 9. Andrew Graham, the current executive director, will retire after a […] Read more
Controlled-release fertilizer plant opens in Ontario
Ontario’s first and only controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) manufacturing plant was inaugurated today in St. Thomas. CRF Agritech is a joint venture between Sollio Agriculture, the Agri-business Division of Sollio […] Read more
Views from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Another successful Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) has come to an end, and Farmtario wanted to share some musings and farmer perspectives we collected. Thoughts from the farm show John […] Read more
FCC and Western Fair District partner to create Innovation Farms Ontario
A long-term partnership between Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and Western Fair District aims to deliver the knowledge, innovation and research Canadian producers can use to complement their own expertise in […] Read more
Stine Seed expands into Canada
U.S.-based Stine Seed Company is expanding into Canada, with an initial launch in Ontario. Stine soybean seed will be sold by the following retailers, all affiliated with the Agromart Group: […] Read more
Tillage demos, biosecurity tech and body condition scoring: Day 2 at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
With the weather in agreement for day two of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, equipment demos were able to take to the field after the rain delay of day one. Cover […] Read more
National soil award presented to OSCIA’s Andrew Graham
Andrew Graham is this year’s recipient of the L.B. Thomson Award, an award that recognizes the from the significant contributions of individuals and organizations in keeping Canada’s soil healthy. As […] Read more
What’s happening at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show?
Despite the rainy start, there was plenty to see during the first day of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), which runs from Sept. 12-14 at Discovery Farm Woodstock. More livestock […] Read more
Innovations Program winners announced
Winners of the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Innovations Program were announced last night in Woodstock. The innovation program was presented by Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and the Agricultural Manufacturers of […] Read more