The Ontario Conservative government is opening up the way to greater investment in natural gas infrastructure in Ontario that don’t have it. Premier Doug Ford announced at the 2018 International […] Read more
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Province aims to clear regulatory block to natural gas expansion
A new act will allow a mix of investment options to fund more natural gas access
Conservation planning is about more than the environment
ALUS project numbers continue to grow across the province
Is it possible to grow better crops by removing specific areas from production? Some Ontario farmers participating in Alternative Land Use Services conservation programs think so. They say they also […] Read more
No grain self-sufficiency in China without changes to land policies
Solution lies in both preserving and increasing the land under cultivation
If China is to achieve its target of 95 per cent grain self-sufficiency by 2030 it will need to restrict the conversion of arable land to other uses, say researchers […] Read more
Filtering phosphorus from drainage water
New phosphorus-runoff reduction initiative focused on finding tech solutions that work at the farm level
Every farm is different and what technology works on one may not suit the other. According to representatives from farm groups, environmental groups and municipal governments, understanding this truism is […] Read more
Studying the complex issue of food waste
There’s lots to be figured out yet in how to manage food that goes to waste
We’re just at the start of being able to understand the extraordinarily complex problem of food waste. A panel discussion at the Arrell Food Institute outlined just how much we […] Read more
“Clean meat” marketer details investment opportunities
The are numerous opportunities, including managing unpopular meat flavours and more diverse plant-based fats
At a recent Toronto conference for agri-tech companies and corporate venture capitalists, keynote speaker Alison Rabschnuk – veteran marketer and director of corporate engagement for American investment nonprofit The Good […] Read more
New chief acclaimed for national cattle producer group
A former president of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association is the new president of the national cattle producers’ body. David Haywood-Farmer was elected by acclamation as president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s […] Read more
Ontario ethanol plan a boon for corn demand
Doubling ethanol blend in fuel could solidify province's corn market
An Ontario government proposal could dramatically increase the amount of Ontario corn going into ethanol production and bring consistency to the basis price for corn in the province. The government […] Read more
Soil health tips from long-time tillage reducers
Managing soil means managing water, say farmers who have worked hard to maintain their soil while growing high yielding crops. Why it matters: Soil organic matter levels continue to decline across […] Read more
Pacific trade pact countries seek ‘progressive’ way forward
Vina Del Mar, Chile | Reuters — The remaining members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are seeking a way forward on the trade pact, they said on Wednesday, as some […] Read more
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