The “vast majority” of the remaining 8,700 acres remaining in the Pickering Lands will be transferred to the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP).
Grounding of Pickering airport provides more certain future
Leaseholder farmer says investment is now more feasible with federal government’s decision to transfer lands to Rouge National Urban Park
Dynasty kidney bean named Innovation of the Year
Dynasty maintains significant yield lead after several years on market
The Dynasty kidney bean has been named the University of Guelph’s 2024 Innovation of the Year. A complex “conical” cross of four different edible bean varieties, Dynasty was first planted […] Read more
Federal funding creates national agri-food innovation network
The Sustainable Food Systems for Canada will be headquartered at the Arrell Food Institute
A new national network of post-secondary institutions and other groups to foster innovation in agriculture and food will be led by the University of Guelph.
Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre planned for Listowel area
The destination would give the public a better understanding of how modern agriculture works
A pre-COVID vision of creating a children’s museum in Listowel has been transformed into dreams of one day opening an education discovery centre to educate urban children about agriculture.
Crop share agreements more attractive due to tight margins
FCC analysis suggests such agreements help farmers through greater flexibility
Three consecutive years of tight margins may be making the case for crop-sharing agreements versus cash rents.
Ontario dairies among award-winners for reproductive excellence
Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council winners note that consistency with operations is key to success
Being consistent with feed and milking every day helps keep cows healthy and reproducing efficiently, winners of the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council awards say
Farm building code updates will drive insurance increases
Companies must replace to full current value after insurable loss, which will be more expensive
An unintended consequence of planned upgrades to Canada’s National Farm Building Code (NFBC) may be higher farm insurance rates.
New online decision-making tool for species at risk
An online tool to help farmers choose the best options to help preserve species at risk and their habitats is coming to Ontario in 2025.
Ontario soybean yields proof of crop resilience
Despite a difficult spring and early summer, the crop could set a new provincial record for average yield
After struggling though tough early-season conditions, Ontario’s 2024 soybean crop delivered a surprisingly good average yield, perhaps edging into record territory.
Study ties hay/pasture conversion to biodiversity loss
Study draws on census data, AAFC land-cover analysis overlaid with avian population estimates
Research conducted by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, aimed at highlighting the “threatened” status of the Eastern Meadowlark on Ontario’s Species at Risk list, draws on Census of Agriculture data and land-cover analysis from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, overlaid with avian population estimates from the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas organization.
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