Ontario’s agriculture minister says that he’s in regular contact with farm organizations, but everyone is waiting on details before knowing the impact of Trump tariffs on Ontario’s farmers.
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Flack says too soon to know Ontario agriculture tariff impact
The Ontario agriculture minister says the government is ready to act when it’s needed
London Farm Show opens amid tariff woes
The London Farm Show is open at the Western Fair District in London, Ontario. Farmtario Senior Editor John Greig talks about what he’s hearing from people at the show on the opening day, including the pervasive concern about American tariffs on Canadian agricultural exports. The London Farm Show runs March 5, 6 and 7, 2025.
Progressive Conservatives win third majority in Ontario election
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party will form its third majority government after winning a snap-election called only a month ago. After polls closed Feb. 27, the Progressive Conservatives were projected to win 80 seats out of 124, with the New Democrats set to form the official opposition with 27 seats. The Liberal party won 14 seats, […] Read more
Ontario pledges $100 million increase to Risk Management Program
Farm groups have been calling for the increase as they considered the program underfunded
The Risk Management Program (RMP) is getting a $100 million boost over three years from the Ontario government. “Our government promised farmers we would continue to expand and enhance RMP, and with this historic investment, we have delivered,” said Rob Flack, minister of Agriculture Food and Agribusiness at VanQuaethem Farms Ltd. in Eden, Ont., January […] Read more
Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s year filled with legislation, trade and building international partnerships
President Keith Currie is optimistic that incoming U.S. agriculture secretary’s policy background will be a benefit in negotiations
Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s year filled with legislation, trade and building international partnerships
Trump threatens John Deere with 200 per cent tariffs if production moves to Mexico
Washington | Reuters—Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday he would slap a 200 per cent tariff on John Deere’s imports into the United States if the agricultural equipment company moved production to Mexico as planned. “As you know, they’ve announced a few days ago that they are going to move a lot of […] Read more
What to see at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show kicked off Tuesday Sept. 12. with a celebration of agriculture. The show continues until Thursday Sept. 12. Planning on coming to the show? We’ve compiled a list of re 10 must-know tips for planning your trip. Here are some interesting new products and tips that the Farmtario team saw on the […] Read more
Local feeds can help limit hog climate impact
Researchers work to figure out fibre, amino acid, fat profiles to expand hog feed options
Consumer-driven trends related to climate change and animal welfare were underlying themes when attendees at the recent London Swine Conference heard about alternative and novel feed ingredients from nutrition specialist Martin Nyachoti. Using locally sourced feeds in swine diets, such as food processing byproducts or rejected crops, could save money and lower the carbon footprint […] Read more
Developers of methane emission reduction techniques win innovation award
A University of Guelph innovation that uses genetic selection methods to reduce methane emissions in dairy cattle has received the University’s Innovation of the Year Award for 2023. The annual awards from the Office of Research and the Research Innovation Office recognize researchers for creative strategies or products that make a difference in people’s lives. The team behind this year’s winning […] Read more
More flexibility urged for next ag policy round
Former assistant deputy agriculture minister says farm programs must be designed differently because world has changed
Glacier FarmMedia – Rising east-west tensions could erode the foundation of Canada’s agricultural policy framework even as governments negotiate the next one, says a former federal civil servant. Douglas Hedley, in a paper commissioned by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, said the stability established through common policies 20 years ago is now shaky. He helped […] Read more
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