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A recent Census of Agriculture estimated that Ontario loses 319 acres of productive farmland daily.

Investing in high-speed rail corridors to save Canada’s farmland and solve its housing shortage

Connecting lower-cost communities to Toronto also takes some of the development pressure off of prime farmland

By John Greig April 25, 2025

A long-time advocate for protecting Canada’s farmland thinks governments should use the sovereignty crisis to invest in high-speed rail corridors to keep prime acres in food production while simultaneously addressing the country’s housing shortage.

Markets/Business, News

Waving the flag not enough to keep rural business afloat

By Sarah McGoldrick April 24, 2025

It is up to Canadians to show up as often as possible and shop at local businesses. This act will encourage other small businesses and help rebuild rural communities.

News

Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election

Regional differences aside, farmers are united in their need for better BRM and safety-net programs, and market protections

By April Stewart, Geralyn Wichers, Stew Slater, Zak McLachlan April 22, 2025

When it comes to the 2025 federal election, what do farmers from different regions of Canada have in common?

Crops

Technology boosts efficiency fruit and vegetable growers say

Real time crop data, better informed management decisions noted at Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

By Lilian Schaer April 17, 2025

Testing new technologies in commercial settings can offer the information farmers want to know, and increase the chance of adoption.

Nikolas Marsiglio, UKKO Agro account manager, shows off the ForeSite app at the London Farm Show March 5, 2025. The app provides targeted field-level weather, growth stage and disease pressure data, including tar spot, triggering advanced notice for proactive fungicide application.

Crops

ForeSite targets early tar spot prevention

ForeSite is an adaptive, integrated modelling system for managing corn and tar spot that’s specific to Ontario

By Diana Martin April 11, 2025

ForeSite is an Ontario-specific adaptive and integrated modelling system for managing corn and tar spot. It provides disease and aggregated insights, in-field weather, growth stage modelling and engagement reports, allowing agronomists and producers to hone field management, reducing costs and labour.

Cow health, Dairy, Livestock

Canadian Dairy XPO: Stress-free hoof trimming environment good for cows and people

Chutes companies aim for easy cattle movement, with technology to help humans

By Stew Slater April 4, 2025

Hoof trimming chutes were a new demonstration at the Canadian Dairy Xpo in 2025.

Steel and aluminum tariffs on cans is resulting in delayed vegetable processing contracts

Business, Crops

Vegetable processing contracts delayed by tariffs

By Stew Slater April 4, 2025

With planting looming, contracts for processing tomatoes in Ontario’s far southwest are stalled due to the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the United States.