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
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures plunge daily limits on beef price fears
Reuters — Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures contracts fell their respective daily limits on Friday, as efforts by the U.S. to lower historically high beef […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mixed
Cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were mixed on Thursday, after dropping sharply the previous session. The December live cattle contract was up by 1.350 cents per pound at […] Read more
Ontario farms are a small business backbone but red tape delays and obstacles hinder growth
Paperwork volume and complexity for approvals and funding can be a stumbling block
Farms are part of Ontario’s small business backbone, whether Ontario-grown livestock, grains or horticulture foods and farm products are bought on-farm, at a local market, or at the local store.
Research meets reality: Farmers and scientists find solutions together
University and industry experts emphasize that trust, relationships, and farmer input ensure science translates into real-world impact
Livestock Research and Innovation Corporations’ GRIP roundtable in Elora, saw researchers and farmers explore how collaboration drives animal welfare, poultry housing, and feed innovation.
Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC
Outlook positive for both livestock and feed industries
Abundant feed grain supplies and improved profitability for the livestock sector should support strong feed demand and sales through the winter, says a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
Ample supplies and improved livestock sector to boost Canadian feed sector: FCC
Abundant feed grain supplies and improved profitability for the livestock sector should support strong feed demand and sales through the winter, says a new report from Farm Credit Canada.
OMAFA research funding includes boost for poultry centre
The province is spending $41 million to upgrade agriculture research instrastructure
OMAFA announced $41 million in funding for Agriculture Research and Innovation Ontario’s infrastructure on Oct. 7, including new funds for the Poultry Research Centre at the Elora Research Station.
Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture
Feed company’s 15 Canadian mills to join new U.S./Canada business
Masterfeeds, a major feed supplier to Canadian livestock producers, is poised to merge into a new joint venture with U.S. feed businesses.
Masterfeeds to enter new ADM/Alltech feed joint venture
Feed company’s 15 Canadian mills to join new U.S./Canada business
Masterfeeds, a major feed supplier to Canadian livestock producers, is poised to merge into a new joint venture with U.S. feed businesses.