Farmtario asked producers three questions during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show: Q: What are the top three challenges on your farm?Q: How are you managing rising input costs?Q: What are your […] Read more
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Farmers share their views at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
We asked attendees for their thoughts on current topics and issues affecting agriculture
GFO members bring land planning and protection concerns to annual meeting
Fertilizer and carbon tax relief remain ongoing issues
Grain farmer concerns on land use and planning gained traction against ongoing fertilizer pricing and carbon tax issues. Brendan Byrne, Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) chair, and CEO Crosby Devitt […] Read more
Ontario grain companies form strategic alliance
Great Lakes Grain, Bacres Grain Inc., and Wanstead Farmers Co-operative have joined forces in what the companies are calling a “strategic partnership aimed at providing enhanced services to the agricultural […] Read more
Vet app, grain data tech, biostimulant among innovation winners
Exhibitors with innovative products were recognized last month during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. The Innovation Program offers awards to businesses in five categories: agronomics, business solutions, environmental sustainability, equipment and […] Read more
Editorial: Revenge of the nerds
I still vividly remember the day my dad walked in the kitchen door carrying an enormous cardboard box, with a smile nearly as wide as the box itself. Inside was […] Read more
Living Lab project looks for collaborators
Five-year project aims to create best management practices for climate change reduction
A new Living Lab researching best management practices for climate change challenges will be starting soon in Ontario. Farmers have until Oct. 2 to express interest. Why it matters: Much […] Read more
Ukrainians in Canadian agriculture: Daryna Putintseva
The digital marketing specialist has found refuge in agriculture, food and beverage
This is the first of a series highlighting Ukrainian contributions to Canada’s agriculture sector. Daryna Putintseva is a Ukrainian digital marketing specialist working for Canadian communications agency WS. Now living […] Read more
Comment: Polled Holsteins finally get their day
On June 3, 1987, an average heifer was born on my family’s dairy farm and named Melamar Astro Jet Wendy. She wasn’t remarkable. Many Astro Jet daughters were being born […] Read more
Ford backtracks on Greenbelt development
9,400 additional acres to remain in Greenbelt after public, agriculture backlash
“It was a mistake to open the Greenbelt.” With that, Premier Doug Ford pledged to reverse the changes to Greenbelt and promised no future changes. “I made a promise to […] Read more
Three tips for weed management this fall
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week ending September 18
Reflecting on some of the weed control issues that came up this past spring, below are three key items where management activities this fall can significantly improve control and/or financial […] Read more
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