Three members were appointed to the Dairy Farmers of Ontario board of directors by acclamation at the organization’s regular board meeting on Sept. 25, 2024. The following members were elected: 1. Bart Rijke, board member for region 1;2. Don Gordon, board member for region 5;3. Vicky Morrison, board member for region 9. Each will serve […] Read more
Dairy Farmers of Ontario appoints three new board members
DeLaval shifts teat spray robot production to the U.S. from overseas
DeLaval has moved the production of its teat spray robot TSR2 from Tumba, Sweden, to Kansas City, Missouri. By shifting TSR2 production to the U.S., DeLaval said in a release it can better support North American dealers and customers with faster lead times and improved service. DeLaval said it has invested in the Kansas City […] Read more
Snobelen Farms Ltd. increases capacity and efficiency at the Brantford facility
A $2 million technology and equipment upgrade on Snobelen Farms Ltd.’s Brantford grain facility is complete. “These upgrades reflect our ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction,” said Troy Tate, Brantford location manager. “We want our growers to be in, out and back in their combines as seamlessly as possible.” Why it matters: As a […] Read more
$9 million invested to increase sustainability and competitiveness of Ontario farms
The Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative (OASI) is getting an additional $9 million from the federal and provincial governments.“We encourage our world-class farmers to seize the opportunities this program offers to improve their soil health, food production and long-term competitiveness,” said Rob Flack, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agri-business.OASI funding assists farmers with adopting new […] Read more
Arthur teacher wins AgScape educator award
Pam Woodhouse’s love for agriculture is woven seamlessly through her Grade 3-4 class curriculum in Arthur, Ont. “As someone who is passionate about agriculture, being able to combine teaching with my love for this field is truly a dream come true,” said Woodhouse. “I am both humbled and honoured to be recognized in this way, […] Read more
VIDEO: In the headlines from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show – day 2
The great weather from this week continued on Day 2 of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024. There are numerous events that happen during and around the show. Wednesday featured the AgTech Breakfast which showed how much the agriculture technology ecosystem continues to grow in Ontario, and the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program celebrated its 40th anniversary […] Read more
Agriculture innovation receives additional funding
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $3.5 million in the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI) to support the development and adoption of new technologies for farmers, food processors and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) between Ontario and Canada, this additional intake […] Read more
Somerville appointed CEO for Livestock Research Innovation Corp.
Organization chair says it is an innovative hire for an innovative organization
Kelly Somerville has been appointed CEO of the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation following the retirement of Mike McMorris last month.
How dairy nutrition can lead the sustainability charge
Additives and reformulation can lead to significant greenhouse gas reduction, says professor
Dairy emissions of greenhouse gases could be reduced by 60 per cent in the coming years just from nutrition strategy changes. That’s the conclusion of a recent review of research by Alexander Hristov, distinguished professor of dairy nutrition in the Department of Animal Science, at Pennsylvania State University. The completed the review at the request […] Read more
Farm Health Guardian seeking pilot project participants
Farm Health Guardian is looking to test its digital biosecurity technology with farms and food companies across Canada. The company said in a release the ideal project participants are farms or food companies with multiple connected sites, such as pig production systems; transport or feed companies looking to verify vehicle biosecurity; and veterinarians who oversee […] Read more
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