Semex is introducing a genetic solution that it says can reduce methane emissions 20 to 30 per cent by 2050. Dr. Michael Lohuis, Semex’s vice-president for research and innovation, said […] Read more
Semex to offer methane index for Elevate users this April
South Western Ontario Pork Conference returns in-person next month
Campus research tour, trade show offered in addition to speakers
Ridgetown will host the 59th annual South Western Ontario Pork Conference in-person on Feb. 22. “This is an exceptional opportunity to share the latest industry and research news with Ontario […] Read more
GFO funds crop pathologist professorship
$2 million is being invested in the new position based at Ridgetown
Protecting grain crops from costly plant diseases under climate change and other factors is the main goal of a new $2 million gift to the University of Guelph from Grain […] Read more
Sylvite donates $30,000 to local food banks
Sylvite Holdings Inc. announced it is donating $30,000 to local foodbanks again this year. This is the third year that the company has donated to local foodbanks, with donations totalling […] Read more
Best option is to reimburse farmers’ money: Public statement from GFO and other groups
The following is a public statement from the Atlantic Grains Council, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Grain Growers of Quebec, and Ontario Bean Growers: We, the […] Read more
OFA welcomes opportunity to work with federal government on resolution to fertilizer tariffs
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) said in a news release Dec. 16 that it looks forward to continuing work with the Canadian government to find a fair resolution to […] Read more
Beef Farmers of Ontario wins Paul Mistele Memorial Award
Annual award recognizes commitment to ending hunger in Ontario
Farm and Food Care Ontario’s Harvest Gala had a capacity crowd of farmers and agribusiness leaders from across the province to celebrate agricultural excellence in Guelph Nov. 18. As part […] Read more
Speakers announced for Southwest Ontario Dairy Symposium
The 2023 South Western Ontario Dairy Symposium (SWODS) will be held Feb. 22 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. The symposium will be held on a Wednesday this year, rather than […] Read more
Student scholarships available
The Kemptville College Alumni Association is offering two $1,000 scholarships to post-secondary students studying agriculture and food. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student in their second year […] Read more
Ray Robertson wins CFGA Leadership Award
Ray Robertson is the recipient of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association’s (CFGA) 2022 Leadership Award. Nominated by the Ontario Forage Council (OFC), Robertson is the OFC’s general manager. Since […] Read more