In practical terms, it’s a paper transaction. But a new pilot project spearheaded by Enbridge Gas and the Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA) to run a garbage truck exclusively on renewable […] Read more
On-farm biodigester helps fuel garbage truck
Pilot project touted as a carbon-neutral ‘circular economy’
Organic groups watch for trends as food prices rise
DFO cuts organic production in anticipation of slowed market growth
Leaders of Ontario’s organic food production and processing sectors aren’t ready to declare a trend but there are indications that recent food price inflation has affected consumers’ willingness to pay […] Read more
Mobile Soil Technology Suite hits the road to farm events
OSCIA offers use of unit and technicians to organizations
A pair of trailers packed with state-of-the-art soil science and audio-visual equipment had what was referred to by Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) officials as a “kick-off” on […] Read more
Making the case for low-pressure tires and waiting out the wet
Last fall’s harvest weather increased compaction risk
Signs of soil compaction are evident across Ontario this year due to persistently wet weather during the harvest and wheat planting seasons in fall 2021, crop consultant Peter Johnson told […] Read more
New take on wheel rake displayed at Forage Expo
Design features twin sets of wheels to decrease ash uptake
An innovative take on the traditional wheel rake, designed in Italy and newly available in North America, was on display at the recent Ontario Forage Expo near St. Jacobs. Santo […] Read more
Lessons learned from the H5N1 outbreak
Changes to disease response must be considered as climate change means the virus will continue to be a threat
Canada’s poultry sector has seen relatively minor repercussions from an ongoing global outbreak of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (AI) but panelists at the recent Health Day hosted by the Poultry […] Read more
Alliance Genetics Canada joins Danish market leader’s stable
Nucleus herds and semen customers gain access to DanBred genetics
Customers of Canadian swine genetics company Alliance Genetics Canada (AGC) will soon have more access to sire lines from the Danish hog industry through a new agreement that brings the […] Read more
Dry weather forces assessment of southwestern Ontario forage strategies
Timely rains in east should ease concerns about hay availability in that region
Dry weather has affected hay and pasture yields in southwestern Ontario but the impact should be mitigated by a strong hay inventory and some bumper crops in eastern Ontario and […] Read more
Lactanet looking at new inbreeding tool
Company developing list of “diversity sires” for Compass management software
Inbreeding was once perceived as a significant threat to long-term stability of Canada’s dairy industry, and the dairy genetics sector worked to successfully tackle the challenge in the first decade […] Read more
Climate-focused group preps for new policy framework
Farmers for Climate Solutions releases new report ahead of agriculture ministers meeting
With federal, provincial and territorial ministers set to gather this month for the final time before the expiration of the current Agricultural Policy Framework (APF), a national coalition of farm […] Read more
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