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
Farm Health Guardian seeking pilot project participants
DJ Wassenaar and Matt Bergman named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2024
Partners DJ Wassenaar and Matt Bergman of Haybury Farms Inc. in Jarvis have been named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2024. Matt grew up on a dairy farm and started farming for himself at the age of 23 working an off-farm job and using his farm land to pay the farm mortgage. DJ was was […] Read more
Ontario’s largest outdoor farm show features hands-on experience
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show returns on September 10-12 with demonstrations that give farmers hands-on experiences to drive new equipment, see demonstrations in the field and talk to companies bringing the latest in agriculture technology to the farm. “Farmers want to know how something is going to work, especially when it comes to equipment, engines or […] Read more
Federal bioindustries funding to help develop new bioproducts
The bioproducts cluster brings together representatives from across the agriculture and processing sectors
Technologies that can turn renewable resources such as agricultural residues into useful bioenergy, biofuels, and biomaterials like ethanol and biodegradable plastics are receiving federal funding. Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) will receive up to $6,592,913 from the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to lead a Bioproducts Cluster. Research activities by […] Read more
New grain terminal coming to eastern Ontario
Parrish & Heimbecker building new facility at Picton Terminals
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is building a new bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals in Prince Edward County. The new terminal is being constructed by Doornekamp Construction Ltd. P&H said in a release the facility will provide crucial support to farmers in eastern Ontario by offering a closer, more efficient delivery option for their corn, wheat, and soybean crops.” The company said the new terminal will significantly reduce travel time for local farmers, alleviate truck truck traffic on Highway 401 and enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain. “With high throughput and rapid turnover capabilities, this facility is designed to meet the needs of the region’s farmers while expanding P&H’s export capacity, which currently serves customers in 24 countries,” the company said. Construction of storage silos and receiving buildings is slated to begin this fall, with the terminal expected to be operational by 2026.
Paul Hermans named 2024 International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year
The eastern Ontario agronomist recognized for innovation, mentorship
Ontario crop adviser Paul Hermans has been chosen as the 2024 International Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) of the Year. The area agronomist with Corteva Agriscience representing the Pioneer Seed brand in eastern Ontario, has been recognized for his mentorship and innovation.
Maizex Seeds partners with Clark Agri Service
Maizex Seeds announced its partnering with Clark Agri Service to help service grower needs in parts of Haldimand-Norfolk, Niagara, Hamilton-Wentworth, and Brant counties. As part of the agreement, Maizex said in a release it will be supplying key soybean varieties and corn hybrids to Clark Agri Service. The agreement between the two companies is based […] Read more
Climate-smart agriculture and genomics research hubs receive federal funds
The University of Guelph will co-host two new genomics hubs that will work together to maximize the impact of climate-smart agriculture and genomics research. The hubs – the Agricultural Genomics Action Centre and the Climate Smart-Data Collaboration Centre– will receive $6.6 million in funding from Genome Canada’s Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative. Nine interdisciplinary challenge teams (ICT) to investigate how […] Read more
Ontario’s 2024 Outstanding Young Farmer will be named August 22
Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmer will be chosen August 22 at Thatcher Farms in Rockwood. OOYF alumni, Adam and Dana Thatcher, have offered to host the event for a second year at their event venue, Barn Swallow Fields, located on their farm. The OOYF nominees for 2024 are Romy and Ryan Schill of Circle R Lambs […] Read more
Innovative agri-food research gets $7.2 million boost
A $7.2 million investment in Ontario-led research and innovation will increase agriculture and food sector competitiveness. The funding is through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaborative effort between the province, Agriculture Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO) and the University of Guelph. “Through this investment, we are helping to create an environment where farmers and […] Read more
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