The University of Guelph announced the construction of a new Honey Bee Research Centre, which will be in operation by 2025. Construction on the Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre (HBRC) began at a groundbreaking event held at the university on June 14. The goal of the centre is to save honeybees from ongoing population declines […] Read more
U of G constructing new Honey Bee Research Centre
New biosecurity management system uses facial recognition technology
Controlled access of livestock barns can now be realized using facial recognition technology with a new management tool called Protocol. This biosecurity management system, designed for North American pork and poultry producers, is the result of the merger between Ontario-based Farm Health Guardian Ltd. and U.S.-based NoveTechnologies, LLC (NoveTech). “Together our companies are stronger, and […] Read more
Feed producers, farmers cautioned on trypsin inhibitor exposure
As cost pressures across the feed industry drive more feed producers and farmers to alternative soybean ingredients, a Canadian company says more awareness is needed on the risk of exposure to trypsin inhibitors that can undermine feed quality for pigs, poultry and ruminants. “Exposure to trypsin inhibitors can be an overlooked consequence of using these […] Read more
Province backs off on three-lot severance proposal
In a joint statement today, the leadership of 14 Ontario agricultural organizations said they “are pleased to find common ground with the Ontario government in respect to protecting farmland under the proposed Provincial Planning Statement.” According to a May 30 Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) Viewpoint by President Peggy Brekveld, the provincial government will not […] Read more
Remove fertilizer tariffs, says Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council
The following letter was sent sent to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on behalf of the Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council. A copy of the letter was also sent to Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Dear Minister Freeland, On behalf of the Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council (OACC), a coalition of 27 non-supply managed commodity […] Read more
Emergency registration approved for Captan
An extension of a 2022 emergency registration will help pepper growers manage anthracnose
Ontario pepper growers will be able to control strains of Anthracnose in their fields this year after an emergency approval of Captan. ADAMA Canada has obtained an emergency registration for Captan 80 WSP, a fungicide that has proven effective in managing Anthracnose including the new Colletotrichum Scovilei strain. “We know that Anthracnose can devastate a […] Read more
Increasing veterinary capacity in Ontario to receive $15 million in funding
To help address veterinary shortages in rural and northern communities, the Ontario government is investing more than $15 million to establish anew Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program with the University of Guelph and Lakehead University. The government is also providing grants to new veterinary graduates as an incentive to work in underserviced areas in […] Read more
CFIA seeks feedback on traceability, animal ID amendments
Producers have until June 16 to comment on proposals
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking comment on its proposed amendments to livestock identification and traceability regulations. The regulatory proposal would address what the agency calls “gaps” in the current system, including: CFIA is asking producers who own sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, bison or farmed cervids or are involved with livestock production or handling, […] Read more
Jean Sullivan receives Food & Farming Champion Award
Jean Sullivan is the recipient of the 2023 Farm & Food Care Champion Award. She was presented with the award at Farm & Food Care Ontario’s (FFCO) annual conference in Elora, Ont. April 13. The award has been presented annually by FFCO since 1999 in recognition of an individual or group’s significant commitment to public […] Read more
Feed processors get new standards
Animal nutrition companies now have a new set of standards to follow with recent updates to the FeedAssure program. The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC) recently announced the official release of the updated FeedAssure program, version 4.0 (2022). FeedAssure, the feed safety program designed for the Canadian feed industry, is owned and administered by […] Read more
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