The third time’s the charm for Darryl Boersma, who won Ontario’s 2022 Canola Challenge with 4,875 lbs./acre yields. “I was really fortunate with the right weather, timing, and field. That’s the biggest thing,” Boersma said during the Ontario Canola Growers Association (OCGA) annual general meeting. Why it matters: Winter canola is becoming another profitable rotation […] Read more
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Winter canola shines in 2022 Canola Challenge
Canola acres continue to climb despite pressure of rising interest rates and inputs
OMAFRA addresses Aboriginal and Treaty Rights within Trespass Act for farmers
Webinar clarifies misunderstandings as well as need for better police awareness of the Act
A new factsheet aims to clarify any misunderstandings around Aboriginal and Treaty Rights within the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 (SFTPFSA). “The factsheets were developed as part of the consultation process,” said Scott Duff, director of economic development policy with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). “We […] Read more
Opinion: Food insecurity costs
Walking into the grocery store in the past few months has become a source of anxiety for many Canadians. I know my heart skips a beat when I see the grand total at the bottom of the receipt, which seems to climb higher with every store visit despite not making any significant changes in what […] Read more
Will China be able to feed itself sustainably?
What the country’s food security strategy means for global hunger and stability
As the world’s largest net importer of food, China will play a very significant role in global food security. According to a new research report “Linking global food security with China’s food security” from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), how the country of 1.5 billion people pursues its own food security policy will have […] Read more
Inflation remains top of mind for organic marketers
Organic produce sales in the U.S. declined in 2022 as consumers cut costs
Rising food prices are one of several factors creating turbulence in the organic marketplace. But, as attendees at the recent virtual segment of the 2023 Guelph Organic Conference learned, inflation will likely remain top of mind in 2023. For the first time in more than a decade of monitoring the U.S. marketplace, analyst Tom Barnes […] Read more
Three ways to advance farm transition planning
‘Canada’s farm whisperer’ recommends key discussion topics for farm families
Farm family coach, author and speaker Elaine Froese has a clear message for farmers who are not actively working on transition planning. “Stop procrastinating and avoiding conflict,” she says. “To create solutions, you have to talk about tough issues.” Froese recommends three key topics for discussion that will create clarity within the family and move […] Read more
Bridge generation gaps to attract, retain labour: researcher
Understanding how younger generations learn can lead to more successful hiring
Understanding how and what shapes generations is vital to successful communication, job attraction, retention and skill utilization in the workplace. That was the message to attendees of the Beef Industry Conference from Alicia Rainwater of the Center for Generational Kinetics. “Understanding generations gives us three things,” she said. “It helps us build trust, connection and […] Read more
Canadian agri-food scientists urged to switch tracks
A new federal strategy asks scientists to focus on sustainability and climate change rather than production
Glacier FarmMedia – Agriculture and Agri-food Canada scientists have historically spent their time on things like improving yields, fighting crop diseases and increasing livestock feed efficiency — mostly agriculture production and risks to production. Now, their top priorities should be sustainable agriculture and climate change, says the department’s Strategic Plan for Science, a document released […] Read more
Export markets grow for Ontario Corn Fed Beef
Promoting the benefits of Ontario beef has grown the market nationally and internationally
The pandemic hindered market development for Ontario’s beef industry over the last few years but there were successes. One of them was Chuck’s Roadhouse, a high-volume steakhouse with 60 restaurants that featured Ontario’s Corn Fed Beef (OCFB) this summer, John Baker told Beef Industry Convention attendees last month. Why it matters: Sales volumes of Ontario […] Read more
Opinion: A reality check on big tractor electrification
John Deere’s chief technology officer put the brakes on the expectation for speedy electrification of large farm equipment. Speaking at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, Jahmy Hindman was one of four John Deere executives who delivered the keynote address at the yearly coming-out party for new technology. It was the first time an agriculture company […] Read more
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