Ontario artist Ross Butler’s paintings and sculptures have been garnering interest within the livestock world since the 1930s. Now, as the collection of Butler’s work is set to be dispersed, […] Read more
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Ross Butler Collection of livestock paintings to be dispersed
Butler appealed to livestock producers with accurate paintings and sculptures of animals
Opinion: Communicating livestock research results
Economy, environment and food security are all part of the research story consumers need to hear from the livestock sector
There is a lot of research going on in Canada related to the big issues facing the livestock sector. This type of research needs to be highly focused which means […] Read more
Identifying and addressing soil structure challenges
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of August 7
A well-structured soil improves water infiltration, air exchange, rooting, and ultimately crop yield. On the other hand, a cloddy, dense, or compacted soil may result in ponding, nutrient losses, and […] Read more
Maizex unifies corn, soybean seed brands
Starting with the 2024 marketing campaign, Maizex Seeds will be promoting both seed corn and soybeans under the Maizex Seeds brand. “When we launched the joint venture between Maizex Seeds […] Read more
Next dairy research cluster funded
The fourth round of federal government funding is lower than it was five years ago
The Government of Canada has announced $7.5 million in funding to Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) as part of the next Dairy Research Cluster. The funding is provided through the […] Read more
Farmers show success in marketing sustainability
Making sure consumers understand the language around farming improvements is key
Farmers and the food industry have roles to play as greater emphasis is placed on sustainable farming practices. Representatives from across the food supply chain recently discussed the producer/industry relationship […] Read more
Ontario’s new Living Lab to receive $12 million over five years
Projects focused on innovation and adoption of on-farm climate change practices
A new living lab is being created in Ontario with funding assistance from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Led by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), the project will […] Read more
Opinion: Guard against electronic trespassers
I know farmers take trespassing seriously. There are numerous risks associated with people wandering on and through the farm. There’s the risk of a biosecurity breach that could result in […] Read more
Hog farm targeted by ransomware
The farm was told to admit it abused animals, with no financial ransom requested to free its computer system
Activists attacked an Ontario hog farm with ransomware this spring. But instead of cash, the attackers demanded the family publicly admit to what the activists claimed were instances of livestock […] Read more
Discovery Farm Woodstock joins Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network
Addition of Woodstock location brings expertise in new soil, crop types to the network
A Woodstock-area demonstration research farm is the first eastern Canada site for a national network of smart farm doing research into agriculture technology. Discovery Farm Woodstock brings to eight the […] Read more
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