Chuck Baresich, Haggerty AgRobotics, stands beside a bright orange Pixelfarming Laser One–i prototype adapted to fit the Orio NAiO’s frame.

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.





Evaporator technology has developed beyond the traditional wood-furnace evaporators, seen here, allowing producers to more effectively and efficiently process sap into maple syrup.

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

Craig McLaughlin, Beef Farmer of Ontario president, explains the proposed $1.50 check-off increase to beef producers during Beef Day at the Grey Bruce Farmers Week on Jan. 8, 2025.

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

Goats play outside at the agritourism area at Udderly Ridiculous farm, which has been a beneficiary of training form Innovation Guelph.

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