The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-15
Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy
The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment. Read more
2024-10-15
Cattle Economics: Fall Cattle Price Expectations
Many cattle producers are in the midst of marketing the spring born calf crop or are making plans to haul cattle to town. At the same time, those same producers are wondering what their calves will... Read more
2024-10-15
International Dairy Federation Launches the IDF Women in Dairy Report 2024 at the Women in Dairy Roundtable
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is proud to announce the release of the
IDF Women in Dairy Report 2024 during the
Women in Dairy Roundtable held at the IDF Business Meetings, just ahead... Read more
2024-10-15
Fruit and vegetable growers stand together to support food rescue efforts
As part of Ontario Agriculture Week and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, fruit and vegetable growers across Ontario are stepping up to help combat food insecurity in the province. Read more
2024-10-15
CFWF honours The Grower’s journalism and photography
The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) announced its annual awards at a banquet in Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 5. The Grower’s editor,
Karen Davidson, won Farm Writer of the Year for her... Read more
2024-10-15
Sixteen Grains to introduce farm-to-table experience
Teaching people, especially youth, how some of Saskatchewan’s crops are grown, harvested, and manufactured into food is what family-owned farm Sixteen Grains is introducing as part of its year-round... Read more
2024-10-15
CN rail reports record grain movement
September was a record month for CN when it comes to grain movement in Western Canada. Read more
2024-10-15
Egyptian purchase helps wheat rally
Egypt has set the tone for the 2024-25 wheat market. Read more
2024-10-15
Fight for Farmland Challenges Tony LaMantia’s Statements Advocating Wilmot Land Assembly
WATERLOO REGION, — The Fight for Farmland Group is calling into question the statements made by Tony LaMantia, President and CEO of the Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation, regarding the... Read more
2024-10-15
AI takes on several meanings in modern agriculture
In an industry loaded with acronyms, it can at times get a little confusing to know what they all represent, especially when the same acronyms sometimes stand for very different things. Read more
2024-10-15
Funds still available under Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
The governments of Canada and Ontario have awarded more than $12.2 million in support to 213 projects designed to help farmers make their agricultural lands more healthy and resilient. Read more
2024-10-15
High-tech, 13-acre propagation facility opens in Ontario
Ontario Plants has officially opened a new 13-acre, high-tech greenhouse facility at Glencoe in southwestern Ontario. This year’s greenhouse tour, in conjunction with the Canadian Greenhouse... Read more