The Greenbelt Foundation recently released a report delving into what it calls “the pressing issue of housing shortages for farm families, on-farm workers and agri-business employees in Ontario’s rural areas
Rural housing report sees complex problem, varied solutions for Ontario
Greenbelt Foundation study shows support for solutions dependent on level of pressure on farmland
Small leaseholders see Rouge National Urban Park as epicentre of farmland preservation
Lease process on hold following Pickering Airport announcement
Those actively farming the soon-to-be-transferred Pickering Airport lands want to know if their leases will be affected, while others hoping to use the RNUP as a springboard into full-time farming are also keenly awaiting updates.
Some roof collapses due to snow load not covered by insurance
Insurance companies grappling with how to estimate costs; new building code requirements
Ontario’s farm community endured what seemed like an unprecedented number of structural collapses due to snow load this past winter. Some farmers found out they weren’t insured.
Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Regional differences aside, farmers are united in their need for better BRM and safety-net programs, and market protections
When it comes to the 2025 federal election, what do farmers from different regions of Canada have in common?
Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Part 1 | Cross-country takes on Trump, tariffs and trade tensions
Farmers from across Canada weighed shared perspectives on the upcoming 2025 federal election. In part one, they talk Trump, tariffs and trade tensions.
Bolus-based sensor companies aim to make dairy cow monitoring smarter
Sensors in cattle stomachs are being used in younger animals and to diagnose more illnesses
Companies that monitor cattle with boluses in their stomachs are expanding the illnesses they can diagnose as algorithms learn.
Wind, snow load provisions could add building costs in Ontario
National Farm Building Code update came into force April 1
Updates to the National Farm Building Code on wind load, snow load and fire protection requirements will increase costs for some new farm buildings.
Canadian Dairy XPO: Stress-free hoof trimming environment good for cows and people
Chutes companies aim for easy cattle movement, with technology to help humans
Hoof trimming chutes were a new demonstration at the Canadian Dairy Xpo in 2025.
Vegetable processing contracts delayed by tariffs
With planting looming, contracts for processing tomatoes in Ontario’s far southwest are stalled due to the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the United States.
Cover cropping poses unique challenges to organic growers
Weed control and weather effect are two major issues that need to be managed
Organic farmers considering soil-preserving cover crops need to understand all ins-and-outs of the strategy and be prepared to manage challenges unique to their production system. Why it matters: Tracking the […] Read more
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