A new study shows that over the last two decades, Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers have been widely adopting a range of practices that support sustainable local food production. In a release, the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (OFVGA)said these practices include investments in technologies and practices that support more efficient use of water, […] Read more
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New study highlights sustainability of Ontario fruits and vegetables
Teasing out the social angle of sustainable ag research
Recently funded network to bring together social scientists, agriculture and community groups
The federal government pledged the cash March 19 to launch the Common Ground Canada Network. The initiative will be led by Dalhousie University’s Karen Foster, Canada research chair in sustainable rural futures for Atlantic Canada.
Master of Sustainable Agriculture launched by U of G
A new, interdisciplinary Master of Sustainable Agriculture (MSAg) is being offered by the University of Guelph, starting in the summer of 2025. The university said in a release the new MSAg will “equip students with the latest advancements and skills in sustainable agriculture, data analysis and agri-tech innovations through graduate-level course work.” During the 16-month […] Read more
Canada-made sustainability index gets funding boost
A pilot version of the index was published in May of 2023
The federal government has pledged more than $3.1 million for the continued development of a made in Canada sustainability index for agricultural products.
Syngenta Canada adds electric trucks to logistics transportation fleet
Syngenta is the first agricultural company in Canada to add electric trucks to its logistics transportation fleet. The company announced Jan. 18 that a fleet of electric trucks will be delivering crop protection and seed products with zero CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions in 2024. Syngenta Canada is working in collaboration with supply chain partner Future Transfer, and […] Read more
Editorial: Greater collaboration is necessary
As a new year begins, it’s a time to reflect on what happened the previous year, and set goals for the coming year. For some, that means setting personal goals like losing weight, eating healthier, exercising more, spending more time with family, or planning some travel, for example. For farmers and those working in the […] Read more
Milk data project brings field and barn numbers together
John Deere and DeLaval are the first partners in the Milk Sustainability Centre
Two large industry players have come together to create a way for dairy farmers to consolidate data across their entire operations. John Deere and DeLaval have created the Milk Sustainability Centre, which will bring data from dairy farmers for evaluation and decision-making around sustainability impact and efficiency. Why it matters: The Milk Sustainability Centre system […] Read more
Turning food and farm byproducts into compostable fibres
Company is using the fibres to create more sustainable menstrual products
A Canadian start-up that makes compostable fibres out of farm and food byproducts has won The Green Pursuit, a national sustainability and innovation challenge hosted by Dairy Farmers of Canada and Bioenterprise Canada. Why it matters: The global menstrual product market, estimated to be a $67.8 billion industry, is an opportunity to provide women with […] Read more
VIDEO: Ontario company offers award-winning Clēan
Winning an award for environmental sustainability has to make for a nice feel-good moment when showcasing new technologies, and this was exactly what Clēan Works was awarded at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show this past summer. The Ontario-based company has designed the Clēan Flow System, a process that kills more than 99 per cent of pathogens […] Read more
Canadian agriculture’s impact can be greater here and globally
Government and business need to fund the sector beyond the current focus on carbon
A focus on carbon as the major driver of change in the agriculture and food system is too narrow and excludes other major issues in the sector. A panel of agriculture thinkers and researchers pointed to water demand, biodiversity, productivity and economic and social sustainability as areas that are neglected due to the single-minded focus […] Read more
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