The Canadian Agri-food Policy Institute (CAPI) recently hosted the Big Solutions Forum, an event where private industry, producers and government officials discuss Canada’s food system. A theme throughout the dialogue […] Read more
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Opinion: Big solutions recommended for Canada’s food system
Market for telehandlers gains ground
Merlo looks to impress producers with newer, bigger Multifarmer
Having spent a fair amount of time visiting farms in Europe, I can verify that the telehandler has become nearly as common as the regular ag tractor on farms there. […] Read more
The big brake debate
Braking standards are voluntary, but as implement size increases, brakes are increasingly important
Big tractors and implements require a lot of braking power, but exactly how powerful braking systems need to be in Canada, and between countries, is not standardized. Why it matters: […] Read more
Commodity groups split over supply management trade limit
A proposal would prevent the government from giving up any more of the market in trade negotiations
Commodity groups are split along predictable lines over a proposed law that would exclude supply managed commodities from future trade negotiations. Bill C-216 was introduced as a private member’s bill […] Read more
Controlled drainage showcased on new demo farm
The farm near Thorndale has numerous drainage and soil health practices to see
Drainage contractors were hard at work at a farm just west of Thorndale in early June, creating a showcase tile drainage project. Numerous drainage systems and cropping best practices will […] Read more
Male piglets less resilient to stress
When sows have significant illnesses during key stages of pregnancy, their immune response may negatively affect developing piglets, making them less productive on the farm. New research from the University […] Read more
Equipment parts see variable availability
More growers plan ahead by acquiring backup parts before harvest Growers are opting to acquire backup parts for farm equipment as wheat harvest approaches. They’re doing it because some parts, […] Read more
Editorial: The thorny issue of people on your land
There are more people roaming around rural Ontario during the pandemic and that’s increased concerns about trespassing and trash that finds its way onto farms. We live on a corner […] Read more
Genomics can help meet future challenges
It has accelerated genetic progress, and could help livestock industries in future Livestock producers are under increasing pressure to produce more protein with fewer resources, and face scrutiny from consumers […] Read more
Average Ontario crops will depend on more timely rain
Winter wheat harvest is expected to be a week or more ahead of normal Over the past 30 days, Ontario has experienced normal temperatures. However, precipitation has been variable. The […] Read more