Ontario Federation of Agriculture president, Drew Spoelstra, says Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food sector should be recognized for its stability and economic driving force.
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Ontario’s other economic engine: agriculture and food
Ontario’s food and beverage sector generates 15 per cent of Ontario’s GDP, less than 1.5 per cent behind automotive
Holland Marsh marks a century of agricultural innovation and resilience
From swamp to multi-million-dollar economic driver, the Marsh continues to evolve
Discover how Holland Marsh has evolved over the past century from a modest swamp to Ontario’s key horticultural hub, producing a significant percentage of Asian vegetables, carrots, onions, and leafy greens consumed provincially and contributing over $1 billion annually to the local economy.
Livestock leads Canada’s farm economic outlook
Canada’s general economic growth is in decline, but pockets of good news exist in the agricultural world, largely for cattle and hogs
Canadian grain farmers are being warned to brace for a profit crunch this year with low commodity prices and high input costs.
Agriculture, agri-food groups make bid for spot in Carney’s economic agenda
A coalition of producer and agri-business groups is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to make Canadian agriculture part of his economic agenda.
Canada’s trade deficit narrows in March
Exports to U.S. dropped 6.6 per cent, almost compensated by exports to rest of the world
Canada's trade deficit narrowed to C$506 million in March, beating expectations as imports fell at a faster rate than the drop in exports, data showed on Tuesday.
Ontario farm revenue and purchasing impact is $30 billion per year
OFA study shows that farmers are concerned about growing tax burden, especially from municpalities
Ontario farm direct revenue is $18 billion per year with another $12 billion being spent by farmers purchasing inputs and equipment, with a total impact on the Ontario economy of $30 billion each year.