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Toronto Restaurant b.good, Sources Food Products From Ontario Farms. Is this important to farmers?

Is this important to Ontario Agriculture? Have Restaurants support Ontario farmers?  What do you think?   b.good sources all-natural, local…

Started by OntAG Admin

0 Aug 11, 2014

Ontario election - Toronto votes liberal and country votes conservative. What will this mean for the next four years?

I think a lot of people were surprised by the Liberal majority election results. This photo shows that most rural people voted conservative…

Started by Roadrunner

2 Jun 24, 2014
Reply by OntAG Admin

George Morris Centre dissolving, will we miss this agri-food resource?

(JUNE 19, 2014, GUELPH, ON)  The Board of Directors of the GMC announced today their intent to dissolve the organization later this year an…

Started by OntAG Admin

1 Jun 24, 2014
Reply by Keith Rabidoux

How are everyone's crops progressing? You can post photos here.

It looks like we are little behind normal in the London area as planting was delayed by the wet weather. Rain again today and with this hea…

Started by Joe Dales

0 Jun 23, 2014

Anyone having difficulty deciding who to vote for in the Ontario election? Who do I dislike the least?

I am having trouble deciding who to vote for. After watching the leaders on tv the past week, I am not convince I like any of them.   Wynne…

Started by Roadrunner

3 Jun 2, 2014
Reply by OntAG Admin

Is the Agri-Food Industry in Ontario starting a New Era with the Opening of Factories like the New Dr. Oetker Plant in London?

The new Dr. Oetker pizza plant is opening in London today - a state-of-the-art, $100 million dollar facility. Read the article in the Glob…

Started by OntAG Admin

0 May 20, 2014

Wild turkeys, Looking to rent land to hunt

Hi, I am a mature (50year old) responsible hunter looking to rent land for hunting wild turkey in central and eastern Ontario . I am a farm…

Started by marc laurin

0 May 4, 2014

Finding good farm workers: Is this a challenge or issue for Ontario farmers?

Hi Everyone,   The past couple of years, in discussions with farmers across Ontario I have heard that finding good farm workers, both full…

Started by Joe Dales

0 May 3, 2014

Looking to hire a plough, farm custom work near Milton, Ontario.

Hello Everyone, Our farm is located in Campbellville close to Milton(Guelph line and 15 side road) about 10 acres workable. We are looking…

Started by christy zhang

0 Mar 26, 2014

Vamint Control

Good Day,   My name is Tom, I am an avid outdoorsmen and hunter.  I grew up in a small farming community Downeyville, just outside the limi…

Started by Tom Lucas

0 Jan 21, 2014

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How a Desire to Lead Brought This Wheat Breeder to Alberta

Gurcharn Singh Brar is a wheat breeder whose path meandered from the breadbaskets of Punjab, India, to the sprawling fields of the Prairies. In a candid conversation, Brar shared insights into his journey, the challenges faced, and the undying passion that fuels his quest for better crops. It all began with a childhood rooted in the wheat fields of Punjab, where agriculture isn’t just a livelihood but a way of life. His fascination with wheat and its potential led him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences at Punjab Agricultural University. It was during this time that he encountered the spectre of rust diseases, particularly stripe rust, which plagued the region’s wheat crops. Determined to combat this menace, he set his sights on a journey that would take him across continents. Venturing abroad for his graduate studies, he found himself in Saskatchewan at the Crop Development Centre (CDC), working under the mentorship of renowned researchers like Randy Kutcher and P

The 411 on RVTs

What are the regional variety trials and how can you as a farmer use them to grow the best crops? Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Sheri Strydhorst is the cereal and flax regional variety trial coordinator for Alberta. She completed her masters and PhD studies in crop production at the University of Alberta. Strydhorst has worked in various positions in Alberta’s agriculture industry, including executive director of Alberta Pulse Growers and at Alberta Agriculture doing applied cereal agronomic research. As part of her role with the provincial government, she was one of the trial co-operators for the regional variety trials. Strydhorst also serves as the chair of Prairie Grains Development Committee executive committee. Alberta Seed Guide (ASG): What are the regional variety trials? Sheri Strydhorst (SS): The Alberta regional variety trials, we abbreviate them to RVTs, are small plot trials, grown at multiple locations. I have cereal RVTs at up t

CCA Budget Reaction: Budget 2024 sends a positive indicator that meaningful changes are coming to Livestock Tax Deferral

On behalf of beef producers, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is cautiously optimistic that the Government recognized the Livestock Tax Deferral’s effectiveness in providing relief for producers in Budget 2024 and recognized it as a crucial tool for producers in times of natural disasters such as drought or floods. The CCA has requested a change to the Income Tax Act to include all classes of cattle and allow producers to self-elect when they need to use the deferral. “Beef producers are encouraged to see the Livestock Tax Deferral in Budget 2024 and we are hopeful that meaningful change will come quickly as we head into another extremely dry season in Western Canada,” said Nathan Phinney, CCA President. Phinney views today’s announcement as “an indication that the government will make a change and work with ranchers to find a solution that addresses extreme weather challenges for producers across the country.” “After years of advocacy, we are cautiously optimistic that the Gove

Practical cover cropping strategies for sustainable farming

Cover crops are gaining traction in agriculture, offering many benefits for farms. From keeping soil healthy to preventing erosion and stopping weeds in their tracks, they're a win-win for sustainability.

Fourth special edition NFMS Machinery Newsletter arriving Monday

A team from Farms.com conducted more than 70 interviews at the National Farm Machinery Show

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