CANZA, whose partners are some of the largest players in the Canadian food value chain, launched it farm resilience pilot projects on Oct. 7.
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CANZA launches farm resilience pilot projects
The organization aims to reduce risk for farmers adopting sustainable practices
Canadian farmers need new tools to support on-farm innovation
Farmers need risk management buffer that actually works and investment that drives advancements forward if Canada is to build resilience
Farmers need a risk management buffer that actually works and investment that drives advancements forward if Canada is to build resilience.
Canada and Ontario invest $14.6M to boost farmland resiliency and sustainability
Increased funding enables the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program to expand its project scope to improve soil health, protect water resources, promote biodiversity, and support long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
Canada and Ontario increased investment of $14.6 million to help farmers improve soil, water, and biodiversity through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
Norway’s livestock genetics drive efficiency, sustainability in swine and dairy production
From boosting piglet survival to breeding lower-methane dairy cows, genetics companies Topigs Norsvin and Geno are helping farmers worldwide improve productivity and cut environmental impact
Norwegian genetics leaders Topigs Norsvin and Geno are advancing swine and dairy breeding with a focus on robust animals, higher efficiency, and lower methane emissions—delivering global solutions for farmers facing climate and sustainability challenges.
Precision pig feeding lowers farm cost, greenhouse gas emissions
Customizing pig diets for each animal reduces the farmer’s feed cost, boosts hog growth and bolsters the pork sector’s environmental track record
A customized diet for each pig reduces the farmer’s feed cost, boosts hog growth and bolsters the pork sector’s environmental track record.
Canada’s first AI-driven greenhouse doubles down on sustainable farming
Revolutionary King City facility scales up local leafy green production with zero-touch, climate-smart farming
Tech-driven greenhouse Haven Greens, in King City, Ont., boosts local leafy green production with sustainable design, AI integration, and zero-touch harvesting.
Trent University Farm Research Centre expands agriculture research and training capacity
Trent University Alumni legacy gift funds the Lightbody Drive Shed, supporting research on soil health, regenerative practices, and future food systems
Trent Farm Research Centre and Lightbody Drive Shed expand the farm into a space for research, education, and community collaboration.
Ontario cattle groups pioneer community pastures through first-ever public land lease agreements
New leasing model in Lambton County transforms conservation lands into sustainable grazing pastures with long-term environmental and farm sector benefits.
Lambton Cattlemen’s Association and Grey-Dufferin Community Pasture veer off the beaten path into conservation authority and municipal land leases to develop new community pastures within the St. Clair River Conservation Authority and Dufferin County.
Ontario Agricultural Stewardship Initiative third intake opens in August
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership funded Cost-share program to boost sustainability, productivity and competitiveness through Agri-Food energy efficiency projects
Ontario’s Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI)$3 million cost-share program intake opens on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., helping agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based businesses improve energy efficiency and increase competitiveness, sustainability, and productivity.
Nominations open for Excellence in Agriculture Award
Provincial award recognizes outstanding achievement of Ontario’s agri-food leaders
Ontario’s 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes farmers, food processors, businesses, and industry organizations that promote excellence, sustainability, and long-term competitiveness across 12 categories.
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