A recap of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025, from Show Director Rob O’Connor
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Strong engagement from farmers and politicians at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025
Show director says the 2025 show is the smoothest he’s ever seen
Canada and Ontario invest $14.6M to boost farmland resiliency and sustainability
Increased funding enables the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to expand its project scope to improve soil health, protect water resources, promote biodiversity, and support long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Canada and Ontario increased investment of $14.6 million to help farmers improve soil, water, and biodiversity through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
New trail signage connects Ontarians to food and farming
As Ontarians embrace more time outdoors, recreational trails have become increasingly popular places to hike, bike, ski or snowmobile. Many of these trails run through farmland or active agricultural areas […] Read more
Robots, lasers, and AI, Oh My!
Advanced field robotics is transforming agriculture with AI-driven precision, lower labour costs, and reduced soil disturbance.
Advanced field robotics, including laser and high-voltage electricity, is transforming agriculture with AI-driven precision, lower labour costs, and reduced soil disturbance.
New agriculture minister hopes to engage farmers
Heath MacDonald says interprovincial trade and Pest Management Regulatory Agency reform are among his priorities
New federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald hopes to engage farmers across Canada on the issues that matter most.
London Farm Show opens amid tariff woes
The London Farm Show is open at the Western Fair District in London, Ontario. Farmtario Senior Editor John Greig talks about what he’s hearing from people at the show on […] Read more
New coalition formed to advocate for ethanol production
Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) has partnered with Canada’s largest fuel ethanol producers to launch the Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA).The FFA was formed to strengthen Canadian biofuel production, promote […] Read more
Canada’s immigration cuts could hurt labour pool, industry groups say
Toronto | Reuters — Immigration cuts, meant to ease strained housing and social services, could hurt the country’s labor pool, some industry groups said yesterday. While Canada has long prided […] Read more
Ontario funds cybersecurity upgrades for agriculture organizations
Ontario’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Initiative will provide up to 50 per cent of costs
Qualified local agriculture associations and marketing boards could receive funds for cybersecurity upgrades. Ontario’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Initiative will provide up to 50 per cent of costs, up to a maximum […] Read more
Provincial funding adds sparkle to Ontario’s craft cider marketing
Ontario is investing $6 million over the next six years to assist provincial craft cideries spur growth through product marketing. “The Ontario Craft Cider Marketing Fund (CCMF) is the single […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
