When June Matthews joined the faculty of Brescia University College and looked at the courses taught to dietitian students, and also the information they had to know to quality as professionals, there was one thing missing — any reference to agriculture. For professionals who would be making recommendations to Canadian citizens on the value of […] Read more
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Professor pushes for more agriculture education for dietitians
Students at Brescia University College will now have to take an agriculture systems course to graduate
Ontario farmland price increase drops to lowest level since 1999
Across the country, farmland values rose but not as much as in other recent years
Farmland in Canada continues to get more expensive, but commodity prices and less demand for land from some sectors means land value increases in 2018 have slowed compared to the previous two years. The 2018 Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Farmland Values Report shows Canadian farmland values, in price per acre, increased by 6.6 per cent, […] Read more
Editorial: Assumptions about rural are grating
I have no doubt that there’s a divide between rural and urban folks, and little doubt that the divide seems to be increasing. But I do take issue with people who try to generalize and simplify the reasons for it. The fact that there is a rural-urban divide pains me greatly. I have people I […] Read more
Dyack brings global experience to new CFFO role
Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario’s new executive director has worked in agri-food policy in Canada and Australia
Brenda Dyack has been hired as the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario’s executive director. Dyack’s career in policy and research has spanned over three decades with posts as agricultural advisor to the Ontario Ministry of Finance, senior economist and manager of Economic, Social and Scientific Integration with the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics […] Read more
Brant County program named 2019 Farm & Food Care Champion
Bite of Brant program recognized for commitment to agriculture advocacy
The Bite of Brant program, run by the Brant County Agricultural Awareness Committee (BCAAC), has been presented with the 2019 Farm & Food Care Ontario Champion Award. The award has annually recognized individuals or groups in Ontario committed to engaging consumers on agriculture. The Bite of Brant two-day program exposes 1,000 Grade 5 students in […] Read more
Sensor system logs four soil factors at once
The iScan can help farmers make decisions on adjustment of implements
Tillage and seeding implement manufacturers are giving farmers more working tool adjustment features. But how do you know what to adjust and which way to adjust it? Simply guessing is counter to the intent of these adjustments, said Veris Technologies manager Tyler Lund in a interview. He says Veris has just introduced a new system […] Read more
Brazil grain growers launch hotline to report Bayer’s market practices
Concerns remain in the aftermath of Bayer’s purchase of rival Monsanto
Sao Paulo | Reuters – A Brazilian grain growers association has launched a hotline to encourage farmers to report practices on the part of Germany’s Bayer SA that potentially could be anti-competitive, according to a statement sent to Reuters April 23. Aprosoja Brasil, which called the initiative “an awareness campaign,” aims to galvanize farmers to […] Read more
New CCFI president experienced in government and farm organizations
John Jamieson has been involved in agriculture in Prince Edward Island
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity has announced the hiring of John Jamieson as its new president and chief executive officer. Jamieson has more than 25 years of senior leadership within Canada’s agri-food sector. Jamieson succeeds outgoing President Crystal Mackay, who served as the organization’s inaugural president. “We are delighted to have a respected leader […] Read more
Farmer business confidence drops
National survey likely shows impact of trade challenges and government carbon policy
Farmers continue to be a pessimistic group, compared to other sectors of the economy. According to the April findings from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), confidence in the agriculture sector fell 4.4 index points to 44.6, just ahead of the natural resources sector, which had the least confidence at 43.3, an increase over […] Read more
Finding hot spots in the barn
Using thermal imaging to screen everything from power outlets to motors to animal joints can help farm safety and decision making
Agriculture groups, government, and insurance companies are encouraging farmers to use thermal imaging to help prevent combustive disasters. Farmers trying to reduce their fire risk can access the technology in two ways — by using handheld cameras or contacting mutual insurance companies for more in-depth assessments. Why it matters: Thermal imaging can help proactively address […] Read more
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
