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Looking for a Dynamic Speaker to Speak About Stray Voltage on Dairy Farms

We are planning GBFW 2014 in Elmwood next January.  As part of our Dairy Day Program we would like to have a dynamic speaker to address the…

Started by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week

6 Dec 2, 2013
Reply by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week

This is the summer of music parody farm videos, this one is a favourite. Feel free to share any you know of here.

Started by OntAG Admin

1 Aug 5, 2012
Reply by OntAG Admin

Very entertaining! Young dairy farmers' "From Sussex and I Know It" music video ... too much time in the tractor maybe?

Started by AgOntario

0 Jun 2, 2012

Supply management is in the spotlight again. What will this mean for the dairy, chicken, egg & turkey farmers?

With the recent articles in Canadian Business and Globe and Mail, are the supply management groups the next to be under review? What are th…

Started by OntAG Admin

31 Feb 23, 2012
Reply by Therese BEaulieu

Restaurant Industry Wants to "Free Your Milk" Lobbying Aggressively Against Supply Management.

Free Your Milk: Restaurant Industry Leaders Appeal to Dairy Commission for Action on Inflated Prices Outdated supply management policies re…

Started by Joe Dales

3 Jan 11, 2012
Reply by Greg Edwards

Devastating Ajax barn fire

Started by OntAG Admin

0 Jun 6, 2011

Why A Ontario Dairy Farmer Moved To The USA. What Do You Think? Would You Consider Doing This?

Started by OntAG Admin

0 Mar 19, 2011

Ohio Dairy Farm Animal Abuse Video Outrages the Ag Industry...find out more...what do you think?

Shaun Haney has this great post on his website RealAgriculture.com outlining the events and follow up from the video released on the animal…

Started by AgOntario

9 Jul 7, 2010
Reply by Wayne Black

Question about dairy quota

Dairy is a complex issue of which I have an appreciation for.... but I am very curious about a matter and I would dearly love an answer to…

Started by Joann

2 Jun 20, 2010
Reply by Joann

Lameness in Cows Research

There is research going on in the province - looking at how to better manage lameness in cattle. Take a look at this video produced by stud…

Started by Andrew Campbell

2 Jan 23, 2010
Reply by rein minnema

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Key International Export Markets See Significant Agri-Food Volume Increase

Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco, three of Saskatchewan's key international markets, saw significant increases in provincial agri-food exports in 2023 over, the previous year. "The increase in exports to important international markets like Algeria, Indonesia and Morocco are yet another example of our agriculture sector's resiliency and dedication to providing reliable, high-quality agri-food products worldwide," Agriculture Minister David Marit said. "Numbers like these showcase the success we are seeing through our presence in world markets and building key relationships with our partners across the globe." Exports to Algeria had the third-highest increase in volume among Saskatchewan's top markets at 1,232,110 tonnes, or over 69 per cent. Algeria is Saskatchewan's fourth-leading market in volume with the top export commodities being durum and lentils. Indonesia's export numbers had a similar rise with an over 62 per cent increase in volume. Indonesia rose to Saskatchewan's sixth-

Supporting Research and Innovation in Agriculture with Funding for 101 New Projects

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $16.3 million in grant funding under the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 101 projects under the Research and Innovation Program over the next three years, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today. “Folks around the world are looking for more sustainable agri-food products and I know our producers can deliver,” said MacAulay. “By investing in research and innovation across the value chain, we can address current and future challenges and help make sure the sector remains resilient, competitive, and efficient.” The funding will go towards research and capacity building to accelerate innovation in agriculture in Manitoba, supporting companies that are leading innovative research and putting Manitoba at the forefront of sustainable agriculture research. “Research and innovation drives growth and economic de

Low to Moderate Risk of Significant Spring Flooding for Manitoba

Manitoba is facing just a low to moderate risk of significant spring flooding this year, according to the provincial Hydrological Forecast Centre. With normal- to below-normal soil moisture at freeze-up and well-below-normal to above-normal winter precipitation for most Manitoba basins, the March Flood Outlook report on Tuesday said the risk of significant spring flooding is low to moderate for most Manitoba basins. Water levels are expected to remain below dikes and community or individual flood protection levels. The spring flooding risk is low for the Red River and tributaries, low to moderate for the Assiniboine River and tributaries and the Interlake region including the Icelandic and Fisher rivers; and generally low for the Souris, Qu’Appelle, Rat, Roseau, Pembina, Saskatchewan and Churchill river basins, and the Whiteshell Lakes region. Most Manitoba lake levels are normal to below normal and forecasted to remain within their operating range after the spring runoff, the out

Potato planting in peril: Irish farmers face uncertain future amidst wet weather woes

In a concerning turn for the Irish potato industry, farmers across the nation are grappling with a pressing dilemma due to unrelenting rainfalls. The situation has left them in a state of uncertainty, as they question whether planting their crops this year is a feasible option, as Louise Walsh reports in a news story published on breakingnews.ie.

CPMA announces the 2024 PFP participants

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is proud to announce 20 rising stars who will participate in the 2024 Passion for Produce (PFP) program in Vancouver.

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