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Indigenous people lawfully exercising Aboriginal or Treaty rights may enter an animal protection zone without first obtaining prior consent of the owner on the farm.
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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

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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 part of the consultation process,” said Scott Duff, director of economic development policy with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). “We […] Read more
Keynote speaker Alicia Rainwater, Center for Generational Kinetics, explains to beef producers how millennials and Gen Z are non-linear thinkers and provided tools for improved communication between generational demographics at the 25th annual Beef Industry Convention.
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Bridge generation gaps to attract, retain labour: researcher

Understanding how younger generations learn can lead to more successful hiring

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Understanding how and what shapes generations is vital to successful communication, job attraction, retention and skill utilization in the workplace.  That was the message to attendees of the Beef Industry Conference from Alicia Rainwater of the Center for Generational Kinetics. “Understanding generations gives us three things,” she said. “It helps us build trust, connection and […] Read more
Michelle Durnin models overalls from Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear.
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Ontario farmer designs workwear for women

Michelle Durnin created new styles that provide a better fit and features women want

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Michelle Durnin of Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear has created a line of women’s workwear that has gained consumer support. She launched the company in November 2021 and now offers a full range of women’s farm wear. “I’ve always noticed a void in women’s workwear. I personally wear many hats, including agronomist, farmer and equestrian,” […] Read more
Although farm revenues are up, costs are also increasing, said FCC Industry Relations Manager Darlene McBain.
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Farm revenues should rise in 2023, but so will costs

Annual FCC Economic Outlook focuses on predicted global economic slowdown

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Food price inflation and labour market volatility remain the post-pandemic factors to watch, Farm Credit Canada finance specialists said during the agency’s annual economic outlook Jan. 24. Although challenges like supply chain disruptions and fluctuating input costs have eased somewhat, they will likely have an effect on farm costs and profitability in 2023. Held the […] Read more
As a major importer of commodities, China will continue to leverage European countries against the U.S. by leveraging the yuan against the U.S. dollar, according to Arlan Suderman of StoneX Group.
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Increasing interest rates put pressure on national debt obligations

Shifts continue in global policies and politics, says commodities economist

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Trying to predict the course of commodity prices from one year to the next is a complex task. It requires a broad understanding of global monetary and geopolitical influences that can be confusing and contradictory. Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist with StoneX Group, gave attendees at the recent Ontario Agricultural Conference a robust overview of […] Read more
As crop yields climb in Grey and Bruce counties, so do land prices
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As crop yields climb in Grey and Bruce counties, so do land prices

Southwestern Ontario buyers flock north, but land values are rising quickly

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Two years of strong growing conditions have increased yields in Grey County so they are now similar to those in northern Huron County. Why it matters: When the value of land rises in areas where it once was less expensive, it drives up land values in the rest of the province. “Not only is agronomics […] Read more
Becky Higgs speaks to a group of farmers at the launch of the SHED Talk project about how in-person sessions where farmers can share experiences with one another can help ease social and physical isolation.
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Farmer meetings aim to reduce isolation and stress

SHED Talk project aims to generate grassroots support networks

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Goderich-based non-profit Gateway Rural Health has launched a farmer meeting series to build grassroots mental health support networks in rural Ontario.  The Sustaining Healthy Farms Through Empowerment and Dedication, or “SHED Talk” project, is a series of interactive discussion sessions for members of the farming community. The sessions feature speakers covering different aspects of mental […] Read more
Sometimes choosing not to take the write offs on equipment depreciation or a new shed and deferring them can pay off the next year, if you believe your farm income with be high.
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Year-end tax advice you don’t want to ignore

There are many strategies for tax deferral, but be strategic, says a tax specialist

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It’s year-end tax strategy crunch time.  For those farmers who had higher crop returns or have experienced an especially good year, Dec. 31 is the deadline to take advantage of farm tax deferral strategies that can help manage extra income. Tom Blonde, partner at Baker Tilly GWD, said that most farm businesses have plenty of […] Read more
Simon Stiell, the United Nations’ executive secretary of framework convention on climate change, speaks at the closing plenary at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt Nov. 20.
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Food systems must transform: COP27

Climate change meeting emphasized the need to look at specific production systems

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Glacier FarmMedia – Feeding eight billion people requires transformation of food systems, delegates to COP27 heard. Four initiatives to do that were announced at the most recent climate change conference held in Egypt. The conference noted the past year has been challenging. Thirty-seven million people face starvation in Africa after four consecutive droughts. Floods in […] Read more
What Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government has touted as necessary legislation to build the province’s economy has caused concern from First Nations, opposition parties and Ontario citizens.
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Editorial: Smoke and mirrors

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Do more with less” is without a doubt the overarching theme for Canadian agriculture in 2022.  Although that exact phrase may not always be used, its sentiment has been consistent. Farmers and those working in the agriculture industry have been bombarded with information and commentary about how the climate is in crisis, and that they […] Read more

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