Effective solutions for dealing with the surplus of solids-not-fat (SNF) in the Canadian dairy processing sector will not be simple no matter how big or small the processors are, Université […] Read more
No simple solutions for SNF surplus
Ontario company launches first-in-Canada biofertilizer made from cricket frass
SureSource Commodities debuted pelleted formulation at Guelph Organic Conference
SureSource Agronomy is rolling out a line of crop nutrient products derived from the excrement, exoskeletons and discarded feed materials of crickets.
Ontario company launches first-in-Canada biofertilizer made from cricket frass
SureSource Commodities debuted pelleted formulation at Guelph Organic Conference
SureSource Agronomy is rolling out a line of crop nutrient products derived from the excrement, exoskeletons and discarded feed materials of crickets. The insects are raised in the state-of-the-art Aspire […] Read more
Better-adapted heritage wheat varieties crucial
Niche market buyers want to source more Ontario crops
Three buyers of ancient wheats say they would love to see better value chain infrastructure to connect them with Ontario growers. They were part of a panel discussion at the […] Read more
Universities collaborate on agriculture research
University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and University of the Fraser Valley’s Food and Agriculture Institute sign MOU
The University of Guelph-based Arrell Food Institute has joined forces with the University of the Fraser Valley to collaborate on sustainable agriculture research, training and ag-tech startup incubation. Why it […] Read more
Ruth Butt was a soil health champion
Proceeds from farm sale donated to Soil Conservation Council of Canada
A recent donation by Woodstock’s Rev. Ruth Butt led to the creation of a Canada-wide committee dubbed “Soil Champions.” The Ontario agriculture community certainly lost a soil health “champion” with […] Read more
Custom grazing offers benefits for livestock, farm owner
Write down the agreement because some areas will otherwise be forgotten or missed
Lands less than suitable for cropping may be ideal for custom grazing, according to two presenters at the recent 10th annual conference of the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario. Ken […] Read more
Long-term public land leases could enable young farmers
EFAO panel discusses small-scale opportunities near Ottawa, Toronto
Young farmers who operate businesses on publicly owned properties in Ottawa and the greater Toronto area say long-term leases of public land could be a future path for creative land […] Read more
Bright future for organic sector, says Canadian Organic Growers president
Guelph Organic Conference returns next month with keynote panel session
Allison Squires was one of the first farmers in Canada to be certified “regenerative organic” in 2021. As the Canadian Organic Growers president, she is one of the panelists scheduled […] Read more
MPP calls for expansion of Veterinary Incentive Program eligibility
Bobbi Ann Brady says Haldimand-Norfolk is an under-serviced area
Haldimand-Norfolk’s MPP, with farmer support, is calling on the province to expand the Veterinary Incentive Program’s recognition of “under-serviced areas.” “I’d like to see the government commit to providing an […] Read more
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