The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing in several projects that will support labour and training needs in the farming sector, including committing more than $180,000 for the development of a new college program that will provide education and…
A joint statement by Canadian food processing and farming groups says that arbitrary fees imposed by large grocery retailers will cost Canadian consumers and impact Canada’s food security. The following statement was released August 6 by The Canadian Federation of…
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The Lower Mainland Horticultural Improvement Association (LMHIA) received an investment of up to $3.6 million under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, AgriScience Program. This funding will support the LMHIA in improving efficiency in production and quality of berries,…
Farm Credit Canada agriculture economists offer their insights on the five most significant trends that could impact Canadian agriculture in 2016
Essex County, Ont.’s David Ainslie is the 2015 recipient of the Canadian Farmer-Rancher Pollinator Conservation Award
Vineland, Ontario winemaker adds new certification
New beef initiative now calling for project proposals
A new study has found that organic strawberries contain more nutrients, are tastier, and are better for the soil than conventionally grown strawberries. The study, “Fruit and Soil Quality of Organic and Conventional Strawberry Agroecosystems,” was led by John Reganold,…
According to the USDA’s quarterly U.S. and Canadian Hogs and Pigs report, the second fewest number of hogs is now being kept for breeding in Canada in at least a decade. The report notes that the number of Canadian hogs…
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