Ten companies with made-in-Ontario solutions to help farmers address fertilizer shortages and high input costs will each receive a share of $2 million in funding over the next two years. […] Read more
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Province investing in home-grown fertilizer options
Fertilizer challenge winners chosen, funding used to accelerate product development
Governments reach Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement
Ontario agri-food sector to receive $1.77 billion in new agreement
A new, five-year agreement between the governments of Canada and Ontario will provide upwards of $1.77 billion in support for the province’s agri-food sector over the life of the agreement. […] Read more
OMAFRA addresses Aboriginal and Treaty Rights within Trespass Act for farmers
Webinar clarifies misunderstandings as well as need for better police awareness of the Act
A new factsheet aims to clarify any misunderstandings around Aboriginal and Treaty Rights within the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 (SFTPFSA). “The factsheets were developed as […] Read more
Non-supply-managed poultry sector gets avian influenza support
Newly announced CAP program offers help for biosecurity enhancements
Poultry producers outside of Ontario’s supply-managed poultry sector can now apply for funding to fend off the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). On Nov. 24, the Ontario Ministry […] Read more
Using the science of light to reduce food waste, improve meat quality
Waterloo start-up receives expansion support
An Ontario company has just received a funding boost from the federal government for its smart visioning technology. P&P Optica of Waterloo has developed a system that harnesses the power […] Read more
Corn moulds, mycotoxins below provincial average
Local conditions should be considered when evaluating risk
The annual Ontario Grain Corn Ear Mould and Deoxynivalenol (DON) Mycotoxin Survey found that 98 per cent of samples tested low, at less than two parts per million, for DON. […] Read more
Test plot measures effects of grazing in crop rotation
Groot family’s Wholesome Pastures is part of Living Labs study
Staff at the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) have good-naturedly described the research plot on Mike Groot’s Crediton-area farm as “crazy strips.” Groot is hoping the soil quality […] Read more
Province funding Ontario-led agri-food projects
The Ontario government announced Oct. 3 its investing $7.25 million in 50 Ontario-led agri-food research and innovation projects. The investments are being made through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a […] Read more
Pasture knowledge refined to reflect Ontario’s climate
University of Guelph, OMAFRA research uses rising plate meters to accurately measure pasture yield
A team of researchers aims to fine-tune recommendations for rotational grazing in Ontario and a key piece of that research is a tool called a rising plate meter. Ontario Ministry […] Read more
Armyworm trap counts high, silage corn harvest progresses
OMAFRA Forage Report for October 5
Ontario Hay Listings is a free classifieds service provided by the Ontario Forage Council. Producers looking to buy or sell hay or straw are encouraged to post an ad. Bt-resistant corn […] Read more