A Lambton County farmer, a winner of environmental awards, says he is ready to rip out his woodlots to help pay for carbon taxes on his farm. Joe Kerr, his […] Read more
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Farmer ready to cut woodlots to pay carbon tax
Government needs to pay for carbon sinks like woodlots and crops, he says
Connecting with consumers: Food trends for 2020
Consumers are changing their food-buying habits and adopting new attitudes toward food technology
Consumer preferences are changing rapidly and the trends that are showing up illustrate those changes. Nourish Network has identified nine food trends for 2020 that will also affect farmers, in […] Read more
Cross-border truckers exempt from mandatory isolation
TFWs coming to Canada won't be exempt from new rule
Truckers and others who are still allowed to cross into Canada on essential business are exempt from a new two-week self-isolation rule for people arriving in the country. Health Minister […] Read more
Farm publishers hail periodical fund streamlining
Publishers of Canada’s agricultural journals and newspapers expect greater certainty out of a new federal plan to cut the turnaround time on support available to publishers. Federal Heritage Minister Steven […] Read more
Scharringa acclaimed as new CFFO president
Former president Clarence Nywening will serve as interim general manager
Provincial delegates have acclaimed a new president for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO). This year’s annual business meeting was held March 24, 2020, via remote communications. Ed Scharringa […] Read more
5G and the future of farming
The challenges of moving a new technology into rural areas could create new partnerships and opportunities
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S20 phone will be the first to have access to 5G technology in Canada. Rural residents and farmers will have to wait much longer – […] Read more
More safety urged as telehandler accidents continue
The high lift is the advantage, but also the big risk with telehandlers
Telehandlers are becoming common on more farms each year because of their ability to handle many jobs, serving as crane/forklift hybrid. There are numerous versatile attachments including winches, pallet forks, […] Read more
Ideas conference goes virtual due to COVID-19
Alltech is making its large ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference a virtual event for 2020. The feed and inputs company hosts about 3,500 attendees from 70 countries in Kentucky for […] Read more
Farmtario: Response to COVID-19
For Farmtario’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please click here (PDF).
Ontario’s Agricorp prioritizing ‘distress’ calls
Ontario’s provincial farm program delivery agency is putting priority on “situations of financial distress” as it enters “business continuity” mode. Agricorp said its program coverage options for 2020 “will not […] Read more
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