Ontario continues to encourage farmers to adopt technologies reducing phosphorus runoff into local watersheds with a $3 million Farm Washwater Innovation and Stewardship program addressing the Lake Simcoe Watershed.
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Ontario invests $3 million protecting the Lake Simcoe Watershed
Funding offsets Holland Marsh farmer adoption of innovative phosphorus reduction technology
Robots, lasers, and AI, Oh My!
Advanced field robotics is transforming agriculture with AI-driven precision, lower labour costs, and reduced soil disturbance.
Advanced field robotics, including laser and high-voltage electricity, is transforming agriculture with AI-driven precision, lower labour costs, and reduced soil disturbance.
Manitoba and Ontario vow to remove interprovincial trade barriers
Direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, labour mobility specifically named in memorandum of understanding between Ontario and Manitoba to improve interprovincial trade
Manitoba and Ontario have agreed to remove interprovincial trade barriers and boost the flow of goods between the two provinces.
Manitoba and Ontario vow to remove interprovincial trade barriers
Direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, labour mobility specifically named in memorandum of understanding between Ontario and Manitoba to improve interprovincial trade
Manitoba and Ontario have agreed to remove interprovincial trade barriers and boost the flow of goods between the two provinces.
Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program moving forward to serve Northern Ontario
Fundraising, construction proposals for new large animal facility begin
The new Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program is moving forward with the construction of a large animal education facility at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus.
Sticky business
Ontario maple syrup producers continue tradition in face of many challenges
Ontario’s maple syrup industry is resilient, with improvements in technology and marketing, but isn’t exempt by impacts from tariffs or Mother Nature
Inflation pressure prompts proposed Beef Farmers of Ontario check-off increase
Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) members will vote on a $1.50 check-off increase in February at the annual general meeting. Inflation, maintaining current services and aligning Ontario’s support of national groups with other provinces are the catalysts for the increase, explained Craig McLaughlin, BFO president, to attendees of Beef Day at the Grey Bruce Farmers […] Read more
Agritourism Ontario sets sights on growing sector
Ontario’s leading agritourism association is taking giant steps to grow the sector with funding help from the provincial government. Agritourism Ontario (formerly Farm Fresh Ontario) is heading into 2025 with a new name and look that is more reflective of what the association does, the organization said in a release. The nearly $345,000 in funding […] Read more
More precipitation at the start of winter says Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) presented its winter seasonal outlook on Dec. 4. Officials said they expect temperatures across the country to be close to or above normal for the beginning of winter. However, they pointed out Western Canada is likely to experience normal to below normal temperatures come January and February.
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show kicks off 2024 event
The 2024 edition of Canada's Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) kicked off near Woodstock this morning, with a celebration of agriculture.
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