CBSA grants in-principle approval for a new inland rail terminal at the Port of Hamilton, reducing truck traffic, lowering emissions and boosting supply chain efficiency in southern Ontario.
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CBSA backs inland rail container terminal at Port of Hamilton
Approval in principle clears the way for a new rail transload facility that ease congestion and cut emissions
Growing craft malt barley — in southwestern Ontario
How an Essex farm family is breaking into a tough value-added brewery supply market
The Byrne family is seeing its Ontario malt barley market grow each year, despite competition from other barley-growing areas in the country.
From token to trusted: Women’s increasing role in ag organizations
Women’s roles in leadership is rising in agricultural associations across the country
According to the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC), nearly half of Canadian agricultural associations are led by women — up from 12 per cent a decade ago.
Planting the seeds for a million-dollar retirement
Four essential strategies to grow wealth and manage risk in agriculture
Young farmers can build wealth by following these four steps from a financial advisor to manage risk and plan succession.
Southwestern Ontario farmland values up 2.7 per cent in 2025
Inflated seller expectations cited as reason for more expired listings
Southwestern Ontario farmland values were up 2.7 per cent in 2025, according to the latest report from Valco Consultants. Lower crop prices and inflated seller expectations have resulted in more listings that don’t sell.
Southwestern Ontario farmland values up 2.7 per cent in 2025
Inflated seller expectations cited as reason for more expired listings
Southwestern Ontario farmland values were up 2.7 per cent in 2025, according to the latest report from Valco Consultants. Lower crop prices and inflated seller expectations have results in more listings that don’t sell.
Ontario farmland values flat in first half of 2025, says FCC
Canadian farmland values rose by an average of six per cent in the first half of 2025 according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
Butter stocks increase in March Canadian dairy markets report
Stocks have been increasing since August 2024, even though dairy consumption is going up
Butter stocks continue to rise in Canada, reports the Canadian Dairy Commission in its March 2025 report. Dairy consumption is up, but so is milk production resulting in more butter stocks in storage.
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.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank sounds alarm on impact of USAID cuts globally
Cuts could impede CFB’s ability to fulfil global hunger needs
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank, which partners with 15 Canadian churches and church-based agencies to end global hunger, is concerned about the effect cuts to programs supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will have on the CFB’s ability to operate effectively.