Linamar’s purchase of the Salford Group has been finalized. Linamar, a Guelph-based industrial equipment and parts maker made the announcement June 3, and executives met with Salford Group staff and management five days later to tour the fertilizer application and tillage maker’s manufacturing plant in Salford. Linamar initially announced it had an agreement in place […] Read more
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Linamar deal to acquire Salford closes
Purchase will help the tillage equipment manufacturer grow globally
Opinion: Beware of the POTUS effect
It’s well known that U.S. President Joe Biden faces a steep challenge when it comes to winning over voters in farm states, but his efforts of late should give farmers here on the northern side of the border pause. That’s especially so when the goals of ramping up production and curbing inflation appear in the […] Read more
Q&A with Minister Lisa Thompson
Farmtario sat down with Lisa Thompson, recently reappointed as Ontario’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), to ask how she will tackle pressing issues facing the Ontario agri-food sector during her next term. Q: It’s clear you are proud to represent OMAFRA, especially considering the personal attachment you have with the agri-food sector. […] Read more
Ontario crop conditions mostly favourable
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of June 27
As we close out the 2022 spring planting window, for the most part we see crops in good shape, but as always, there are regional differences. Alfalfa in western and southwestern Ontario suffered a great deal of die out this winter. Farmers had to make quick plans to address this issue. Alternatively, alfalfa and winter […] Read more
Calhoun’s expansion translates into more jobs for rural community
Calhoun Super Structure celebrates 30 years with expansion of Goderich facility
Calhoun Super Structure celebrated 30 years in business with the opening of a $1 million energy-efficient building expansion at its Goderich production plant. The new build provides an additional 10,000 square feet of interior workspace featuring LED lighting, sustainable welding machines for a more streamlined operation and increased eco-friendly business practices in line with consumer […] Read more
Calls for farmland protection intensify amid daily land losses
Recent ag census shows farmland loss has nearly doubled in the past five years
Concern is increasing over Ontario’s rapidly depleting agricultural lands, which make up five per cent of the province’s land mass. According to the latest Census of Agriculture, Ontario’s daily farmland loss has nearly doubled since 2016, to 319 acres compared to 175 acres per day. That is the rough equivalent of losing nine farms each […] Read more
New traceability program soon to be available for Canadian sheep farmers
Program aims to help improve flock management and information availability
The Canadian Sheep Federation’s (CSF) AgroLedger, a digital traceability program, is launching a pilot program for early adopters before its sector-wide release. The CFS-funded program will be made available at no cost to Canadian sheep producers to bring them in line with future government regulatory amendments, which close the loop on full traceability. Why it […] Read more
New OSF funding program could help shepherds expand flocks
Scotiabank YMF livestock funding program provides funds to buy ewes and feeder lambs
Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) wants to support flock expansion and has begun a first-of-its-kind financing program in partnership with Scotiabank. Previously only available for cash croppers, the Scotiabank Yield More Financing (YMF) program is now available for Ontario shepherds. Why it matters: The funding is designed to provide shepherds with the cash flow needed to […] Read more
U.S. further funds food system
Reuters – The Biden administration will spend more than US$2.1 billion in funding to shore up weaknesses in the country’s food supply system exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement earlier this month. Worker illness and other disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays and […] Read more
Making public outreach more effective
Instagram is one thing; multi-layered experiences are another
Although the digital age we live in has a plethora of ways to reach an audience, ensuring a message has genuine impact amid the noise of so many media channels is a tall order. For agriculture and science communication, at least, busting through the noise can be achieved by delivering more developed, multi-layered experiences. That’s […] Read more
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