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UK formally recognizes animals as sentient beings
Livestock, News

UK formally recognizes animals as sentient beings

The move could have legal ramifications for farmers and others who look after animals

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The United Kingdom has formally recognized animals as sentient beings, which could have an effect on global regulations related to animals. In mid-May, the United Kingdom released the Action Plan for Animal Welfare that included recognizing animals as sentient beings and triggering higher maximum penalties for animal cruelty and new fines for people who harm […] Read more
It would be nice if Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada would emphasize farming’s contribution to the fight against greenhouse gas emissions, says the writer.
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Opinion: Farmers need backing from agriculture ministry

Credit needs to be given for the role farmers have played in sequestering carbon

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The government of Canada has endorsed an ambitious agenda to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This agenda has resulted in setting targets that will be hard to meet unless significant changes are made in the way Canadians undertake various activities. The government has also identified farming activities as a key culprit in greenhouse gas emissions. The […] Read more
Raven Industries owns the Canadian-developed Dot power platform, which it has since dubbed OmniPower.
Machinery, News

Raven Industries acquired by CNH

Agriculture technology company has been focusing on autonomy

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CNH Industrial is acquiring Raven Industries and its growing number of autonomous agriculture technologies. The two companies have worked together for years. “Precision agriculture and autonomy are critical components of our strategy to help our agricultural customers reach the next level of productivity and to unlock the true potential of their operations,” said Scott Wine, […] Read more
Lisa Thompson new agriculture minister
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Lisa Thompson new agriculture minister

The Huron-Bruce MPP replaces Ernie Hardeman at the ag helm

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Today’s provincial cabinet shuffle has planted Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson in familiar soil. Premier Doug Ford’s eight-person cabinet shuffle saw the Huron-Bruce MPP replace Ernie Hardeman as Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). “Minister Thompson has a valuable understanding of farm and rural issues and has a direct connection to those communities,” […] Read more
GFO launches new video series to help build knowledge of grain farming
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GFO launches new video series to help build knowledge of grain farming

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Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has launched a new video series to help researchers, post-secondary educators, policy makers and students gain better foundational knowledge of grain farming in Ontario. The Ontario Grain Farming 101 video series covers a wide range of topics including farm business management, the technology used by farmers, the sustainability initiatives that […] Read more
Fumonisin mycotoxins infect broken or cracked corn kernels, although it mostly happens in southern climates and isn’t as big of an issue in Canada yet.
Crops, News

Accidental discovery could be a mycotoxin game-changer

AAFC scientists discovered an enzyme that converts fumonisin mycotoxins into a non-toxic form

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An enzyme that makes some mycotoxins less deadly has been discovered by a team of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists at the London Research and Development Centre in London, Ont. Why it matters: Mycotoxin contamination in crops can have a huge economic impact for farmers and biofuel producers, and ingestion by humans or livestock […] Read more
New foliar fungicide controls major crop diseases
Crops, News

New foliar fungicide controls major crop diseases

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Bayer recently announced that Delaro Complete has been registered for use in Eastern Canada on corn, soybeans and cereals. The new foliar fungicide controls major corn, soybean and cereals diseases.  Eric Comte, soybean and pulse crop and campaign marketing manager for Bayer said in a news release that Delaro Complete adds to the performance of […] Read more
Corn stand checkup
Crops, News

Corn stand checkup

OMAFRA Field Crop Report for June 16

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Scouting corn between emergence and knee high provides a report card on seedbed preparation, planter operation and agronomic practices affecting early plant establishment and growth. Causes of issues can often be identified at this stage to make improvements for following years. Counting plants For easy math, a common method of measuring population is to measure […] Read more
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ARMMI to wind down operations

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The Agriculture Response Materials Management Inc. (ARMMI) organization has ceased operations and will distribute the remaining stockpile among the four founding poultry boards.  Incorporated as a not-for-profit in 2008, ARMMI was created out of a response to the SARS outbreak in 2003-2004 that created a shortage of quality biosecurity supplies that affected the livestock industry. Its […] Read more
A volunteer places a sign outside the Islamic Centre of Southwest Ontario, next to heart-shaped balloons, before a funeral of the Afzaal family that was killed in what police describe as a hate-motivated attack, in London, Ontario, Canada June 12, 2021.
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Ontario farmer reflects on relationship with Afzaal family

Generations of farming tradition were discussed and understanding exchanged

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Farmer Patrick Jilesen met the Afzaal family on the soccer pitch.  Salman Afzaal’s brother played three-on-three soccer with him, and over time, the two men struck up a friendship.  After hearing a Muslim family was struck and killed while out for a walk in London on June 6, Jilesen sent a text to his friend […] Read more

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