After a two-year hiatus, the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee has announced it will be hosting its 2022 induction ceremony on Sunday, August 28 at 2 p.m. in the Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village and Museum, Keene. The Wall of Fame recognizes those who have made an outstanding contribution to the agricultural industry in the region. Dr. Bill […] Read more
Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame inductees
Nematode resistant trait coming for Enlist E3 soybeans
Corteva Agriscience, BASF and MS Technologies announced they have entered into a mutually beneficial trait licensing agreement to develop next-generation Enlist E3 soybeans with the nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait for farmers in the United States and Canada. As part of this agreement, Corteva and MS Technologies have licensed the Enlist E3 soybean trait to […] Read more
AMC and Bioenterprise Canada sign MOU
The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) and Bioenterprise Canada, Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine, have agreed to work together to support the development of world-class agricultural technology. The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on innovation opportunities and provide commercialization services to innovative start-ups, entrepreneurs, research organizations and firms in […] Read more
Grain farmers look for fertilizer tariff compensation
Between 85 and 90 per cent of nitrogen in eastern Canada comes from Russia
Farm groups from eastern Canada are calling for compensation for fertilizer tariffs which are disproportionately affecting farmers in that region. The Canadian government placed a 35 per cent tariff on all imports of fertilizer from Russia on March 3 in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Why it matters: Canadian crops are uncompetitive as the […] Read more
Partnership to bring nematode resistance trait to Enlist E3 soybeans
Corteva Agriscience, BASF and MS Technologies announced they have entered into a mutually beneficial trait licensing agreement to develop next-generation Enlist E3 soybeans with the nematode resistant soybean (NRS) trait for farmers in the United States and Canada. As part of this agreement, Corteva and MS Technologies have licensed the Enlist E3 soybean trait to BASF for development with […] Read more
Lambton Plowmen’s Association to celebrate 100th anniversary
The Lambton Plowmen’s Association announced that it will be celebrating the 100th aanniversary of the Lambton County Plowing Match on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at 1748 Rokeby Line in St. Clair Township. The 100th anniversary celebration is a free event and the plowing match will feature classic, antique and horse plowing competitions, mixed with youth activities, on-site […] Read more
Vertical farming startup Vision Greens raises $7M
Ontario-based and Canadian-founded Vision Greens officially launched its lineup of Foodland Ontario certified non-GMO, pesticide-free leafy greens. The company grows lettuce varieties in a vertical farm using proprietary growing technology. It recently raised $7 million from what the company said are “investors that are purpose-driven business leaders, including members of the Canadian grocery segment focused […] Read more
Dates announced for Great Lakes Grain tour
The annual Great Lakes Grain Crop Assessment Tour will take place from August 29 to September 9, 2022. The Great Lakes Grain tour has staff and partners from AGRIS Co-operative, FS PARTNERS and Coop Embrun scout corn and soybean fields with farmers who sign up for the tour. The team will conduct yield estimates, gauge […] Read more
New financing option available to sheep farmers in Ontario
Sheep farmers in Ontario now have access to a new short-term financing option to add animals to their operations as part of a new partnership between Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) and Scotiabank. The Scotiabank Yield More Financing program will allow OSF members to access funds to purchase ewes and/or feeder lambs as a revolving line of […] Read more
National Poultry Show cancelled due to ongoing HPAI concerns
The National Poultry Show – Industry Open House, scheduled for June 22 and 23, has been cancelled. The Poultry Industry Council (PIC) and Western Fair Association (WFA) made the decision following a week of discussions with attendees, exhibitors and sponsors, regarding the ongoing high-path avian influenza (HPAI) situation in Ontario. PIC and WFA said in […] Read more
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