It’s safe to say that most farmers in Canada don’t really know the history of farm policy developments in this country and they don’t really care. What they do care about is whether supports will be there for them in their times of need, whether that’s when dealing with this year’s drought, last year’s pandemic […] Read more
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Opinion: Farm policy for the future
CFA initiating Hay West program
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) says it has begun work to facilitate a “Hay West” initiative to send surplus hay from farmers in Eastern Canada to those struggling in the West with drought conditions and feed shortages. The first Hay West initiative occurred in 2002 when Prairie farmers were facing similar drought conditions. Ten […] Read more
Drought-hit Kazakhstan’s wheat supplies bolstered by high stocks, Russian imports
Reuters – Kazakhstan’s high stocks of wheat and imports of the grain from Russia will support supplies this season, analysts said, after drought in parts of the Central Asian nation reduced their estimates for the 2021 wheat crop. Kazakhstan, the top grain producer in Central Asia which usually starts harvesting in September, has been hit […] Read more
Province will commit up to $5 million for AgriRecovery
The Ontario government is committing up to $5 million in provincial funding for AgriRecovery to further assist farmers in northwestern Ontario cover costs caused by severe drought and feed shortages. This funding is in addition to the $2 million already announced for feed, water and fencing through the province’s Northwestern Livestock Emergency Assistance Initiative. The federal […] Read more
Editorial: Time for another Hay West?
Ontario farmers have many reasons to be thankful
People look at me strangely sometimes when I make the case that Ontario is one of the best places in the world to farm. There are always struggles in farming and when you deal with your package of farming challenges it feels tough. Ontario has its issues — urban encroachment, expensive land and a unique […] Read more
Wheat yield is good, but only 50 per cent could make milling grade
A lot of Ontario wheat was flattened by rains and much of that sprouted
The Ontario growing region has received more than 150 per cent of normal precipitation over the past 30 days, while temperatures have been two to three degrees above average. The Ontario winter wheat harvest was approximately 60 to 70 per cent complete as of July 25. There is downgrading in wheat due to sprouting and […] Read more
Northwestern Ontario farmers to receive emergency drought support
The Ontario government is providing up to $2 million in emergency funding to farmers in northwestern Ontario to help them acquire feed, water and basic livestock needs due to the ongoing drought conditions in the area. The Northwestern Livestock Emergency Assistance Initiative will help livestock farms in the the Kenora-Rainy River district by addressing critical […] 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 be demonstrated at the farm, owned by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA). Why it matters: Drainage is important to profitability on much of […] Read moreCyber-Savvy Farmer
