Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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.

CN rail reports record grain movement

September was a record month for CN when it comes to grain movement in Western Canada.

Farmers in urgent need of action: “Unacceptable” for railways to download costs onto farmers, rural landowners

Several years ago, Transport Canada updated its safety standards for federally regulated railway crossings. A deadline of November 28, 2024 was set for all crossings to meet the new Grade Crossings Regulations.

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. 

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 five entries that exhibited a strong commitment to Canadian agricultural writing focused on agronomy, ag technology, current affairs, business, people, places and daily farm life.