Glacier FarmMedia – Farm revenues have been good in 2023 despite falling crop prices, according to Statistics Canada. Farm cash receipts for Canadian farmers totalled $72.5 million over the first […] Read more
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Canadian farm cash receipts rise in 2022, but so do inputs
Total farm operating expenses see largest increase in more than 40 years
Future of food, sustainable business top agenda at Arrell Food Summit
Leaders and investors in Canada’s agriculture sector discuss climate change, avoiding food crisis
Industry leaders discussed climate solutions and the future of Canadian food at the Arrell Food Summit: Pathway to Change, hosted by the Arrell Food Institute in Toronto Nov. 14. Why […] Read more
Federal economic statement offers little for agriculture
Changes to underused housing tax and biofuel-related tax credit among few interest pieces
Glacier FarmMedia – Agriculture mentions were light as the federal government unveiled its 2023 Fall Economic Statement Nov. 21. A search of the 141-page document for the term “agriculture” revealed […] Read more
Tyson feels beef squeeze
Company experiences tighter margins as U.S. reduces beef exports amid shrinking herd
The United States is importing record amounts of beef this year and exporting less after ranchers slashed the nation’s cattle herd to its lowest level in decades. That has tightened […] Read more
Opinion: Veterinary shortage more than a northern Ontario problem
A news release came across my desk last month that raised some good questions regarding veterinary care for livestock in Ontario. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs […] 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
Tractor removed from Seaforth building
The tractor has been stuck in a main street building for two months
The tractor embedded in an historic building in Seaforth, Ont., which has disrupted life and closed down the main street for two months is finally free. Residents cheered as a […] Read more
Rural women and violence: What we don’t talk about
Women in rural settings face unique challenges in unhealthy relationships
Why doesn’t she just leave? It’s a question many may ask themselves about a woman they know or suspect is in an unhealthy or violent relationship. Concern over safety, housing […] Read more
Entries accepted to Ontario agriculture innovation pitch competition
Competition has helped many innovators commercialize their products
Entries are now being accepted for the second annual Ontario Agri-Tech Pitch Competition. The event offers promising early-stage Ontario ag innovation start-ups the opportunity to pitch their innovations to a […] Read more
Opinion: The dark side of data sharing
Data is a big part of our lives. It is built into the cell phone plan we pay for every month, our credit score and every part of every supply […] Read more
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