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
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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
Bridge generation gaps to attract, retain labour: researcher
Understanding how younger generations learn can lead to more successful hiring
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 […] Read more
Ontario farmer designs workwear for women
Michelle Durnin created new styles that provide a better fit and features women want
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 […] Read more
Farm revenues should rise in 2023, but so will costs
Annual FCC Economic Outlook focuses on predicted global economic slowdown
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 […] Read more
Increasing interest rates put pressure on national debt obligations
Shifts continue in global policies and politics, says commodities economist
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 […] Read more
As crop yields climb in Grey and Bruce counties, so do land prices
Southwestern Ontario buyers flock north, but land values are rising quickly
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 […] Read more
Farmer meetings aim to reduce isolation and stress
SHED Talk project aims to generate grassroots support networks
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 […] Read more
Year-end tax advice you don’t want to ignore
There are many strategies for tax deferral, but be strategic, says a tax specialist
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 […] Read more
Food systems must transform: COP27
Climate change meeting emphasized the need to look at specific production systems
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 […] Read more
Editorial: Smoke and mirrors
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. […] Read more