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Are you a farmer in SW Ontario? - Fill out this survey on Precision Agriculture and Broadband!

Connectivity and Precision Agriculture in SW Ontario Crop Farming GUELPH, ONTARIO (October 18, 2016) – Researchers at the Ontario Agricultu…

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See this great Ag Video: "SPRAYING HERBICIDE IN IOWA [2160p HD]

See This New Ag Video: “Herbicide Spraying In Iowa” [2160p HD] https://youtu.be/o_MOgTK8s5Q

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Attention Hunters!

Attention Hunters! When the rural fashion scene is dominated by neon orange and camouflage, you know its hunting season. I’ve been lucky…

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Looking to start farm business

Hi there. I was wondering if someone here is familiar what are the programs offered if I want to start farming cow business ?  What do prog…

Started by Maja Jurisic

0 Jan 25, 2019

Looking for test fields for crop health mapping with drone/UAV, free maps provided to owner

I have a startup company called Airborne Recon Canada. We will be offering aerial crop health mapping and other services for the 2018 growi…

Started by Shawn Beringer

0 Jan 5, 2018

vietnam trip

im planning a trip to vietnam this february  and i see a group from ontario went last year .is there someone willing to answer some questio…

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0 Dec 6, 2017

Are you a farmer in SW Ontario? - Fill out this survey on Precision Agriculture and Broadband!

Connectivity and Precision Agriculture in SW Ontario Crop Farming GUELPH, ONTARIO (October 18, 2016) – Researchers at the Ontario Agricultu…

Started by Emily Duncan

0 Oct 18, 2016

Director of Operations opportunity - Agriculture

This strategic and tactical role provides leadership to field services and sales with multi-provincial responsibility with an emphasis on o…

Started by Jason Wilson

0 Oct 14, 2016

Join us for the Ag 4.0 Summit + Innovation Tour, Nov 2-3 in Meaford

Grey County is home to exceptional innovation in agriculture, food, and rural entrepreneurship. We work with leaders at home and abroad to…

Started by Ashleigh Weeden

0 Oct 11, 2016

Anyone familiar with Lobsinger Bros The Lion Threshing Machines?

Photo from a panel from an old Lobsinger Bros The Lion Threshing machine.

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0 Jul 13, 2016

Need Help Planning Grey Bruce Farmers' Week 2017

We are in the midst of planning GBFW17.  It will run from Jan 4th to Jan 10th.  Beef Day will start us off and then the days will be Dairy,…

Started by Grey Bruce Farmers' Week

0 May 9, 2016

abattoirs in southern ontario

hi there, I am just starting up my own food for my family from the farm operation. I have pigs, chickens, turkeys, a steer and lambs and I…

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0 Apr 28, 2016

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A Feed Barley with Better Disease Resistance and Bigger Yield? Yes, Please

After nearly three decades of barley breeding ups and downs, one thing remains constant: the need for varieties that deliver under western Canadian conditions. That’s why TR22669 — a new semi-dwarf, two-row hulled feed barley — has researchers talking. Recently registered by Western Crop Innovations after three years of testing, TR22669 was initially developed as a potential malt line. The cross was made back in 2014 by breeder Oriana Grace, and while it didn’t quite make the cut for malting quality, it proved too promising to leave on the bench. “We saw some really strong agronomic traits,” says John Bowness, the senior research associate leading the program. “So instead of walking away, we registered it as a feed variety.” Designed for High-Input Success As a semi-dwarf, TR22669 is bred for performance in high-management systems — think high fertility, manure-heavy fields, and irrigated acres. That puts it in the same playing field as varieties like Esma and Suresh, which have see

GIFS at USask study shows Western Canadian farmers produce barley and oats with lowest carbon intensity

A new comparative carbon footprint study of barley and oats production shows that Saskatchewan and Western Canadian farmers are producing these crops with the lowest carbon intensity relative to other jurisdictions in the study. The study, commissioned by the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), compared barley and oats produced in Saskatchewan, Western Canada, Canada and international competitors – Australia and France for barley and Australia, Finland, Poland and Sweden for oats. “The results from our oat and barley report further reinforce the productive sustainability of Western Canada’s cropping system,” said GIFS Chief Executive Officer Dr. Steven R. Webb (PhD). “These findings are consistent with previous studies on non-durum wheat, durum wheat, canola, lentils and field peas we announced last year. It’s a clear story of innovation—demonstrating that Canada’s advanced cropping systems continue to drive sustainable productivity.”

Feed Testing: A Tool for Better Returns

A recent survey of more than 300 cow-calf producers across Western Canada showed only 59% of respondents had used lab-based feed testing at least once in the past three years. Among those who hadn’t tested, two-thirds believed it wasn’t necessary because their animals appeared healthy. However, subclinical nutrient deficiencies such as inadequate energy, protein or minerals can go unnoticed while quietly reducing animal performance, leading to reduced profits. Additionally, forage quality can vary significantly within a field and from year to year. While feed testing may seem like an additional expense, the investment pays off by allowing producers to make informed decisions about ration balancing, feed efficiency and herd health.  Below are three scenarios that highlight how feed testing can unlock cost savings or protect revenue in cow-calf operations.  Scenario 1: Lower Feed Costs While Maintaining Cattle Body Condition  Feed testing and ration balancing allows producers to confi

CFA and Indigenous group commit to collaboration and reconciliation

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) with the goal of building stronger collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous agricultural producers across Canada.

Canada to resume fall rules for U.S. romaine lettuce imports

Beginning September 25, 2025, Canada will reintroduce temporary import requirements for romaine lettuce originating from the United States. These measures, which will remain in effect until December 17, 2025, are part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) ongoing efforts to mitigate the risk of E. coli O157:H7 contamination in imported leafy greens during the fall season. 

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