A new provincial correctional facility is planned for the site of the former Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology (KCAT). The 235-bed prison will be located on a 182-acre plot owned […] Read more
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New prison planned for former Kemptville College campus
The new facility would bring new employment to the Kemptville area
Kingston area loses well-known farm advocate
Peter Dowling dedicated his career to fair agri-food policy
A key participant in a number of high-profile advocacy campaigns of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Howe Island organic dairy farmer Peter Dowling, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 6. Dowling, […] Read more
Do you really need to write it down?
Business plans aren’t real until they’re recorded and shared
Farm business plans could be one of the tools to help farmers get through the pandemic instability of 2020. “COVID-19 has given us a year where we can see the […] Read more
FCC loan program for women proves popular
Investment in the program will now be twice what was originally planned
Glacier FarmMedia – A federal loan program for women offered through Farm Credit Canada is so popular that it will spend double the amount originally budgeted. Why it matters: Diversity […] Read more
De Dell adds to corn hybrid testing capacity
De Dell Seeds has added equipment which increases its ability to test its non-GMO hybrids. The New Holland CR9040 corn research combine allows De Dell to continue to expand its […] Read more
Cannabis boom squeezes farmland across North America
Legalization and decriminalization have led to greater demand for places to produce the drug
Thomson Reuters Foundation – While the coronavirus pandemic has caused the collapse of retail businesses across the globe, there is one thing people have been buying more of during months […] Read more
The economics of cover crops
Ridgetown research highlights profitability gains and losses in grain and vegetable systems
The impact of cover crops on profit margins is a long-contested subject, but new data from the University of Guelph shows some clear winners and losers. Vegetable crop yields, specifically, […] Read more
Low interest rates present producers with opportunities
Central banks have indicated that they expect to keep rates low for a while
Glacier FarmMedia – It’s a nice time to be carrying debt — if your business is flourishing. Not only are interest rates low, but lenders are looking for borrowers who […] Read more
4-H Canada announces scholarships
4-H Canada has announced the recipients of the 2020 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship. Twelve 4-H members from across Canada will receive $1,000 toward their post-secondary education in a degree, […] Read more
Trade-offs necessary in food-sector COVID recovery
Will Canadians accept higher prices, support for off-shore job creation?
Increased consumer interest in food systems could lead to new markets for farmers and food processors. Structural changes in the food sector have had significant impact on demand for agriculture […] Read more
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