Government and Politics in Ontario Agriculture: The Boiler Room (79)

Video Interview: Ernie Hardeman MPP Opinions on Pork, Beef Price Risk Management Program

Shaun Haney from Real Agriculture discusses the Beef and Pork Sector Price Risk Management Program situation in Ontario and compared it to…

Started by Joe Dales

EASTER CALLS OUT FARM LEADERS

Finally someone says it out loud in public! Wayne Easter says to the press at last week's "Farmers Matter" meeting in Stratford Ontario, th…

Started by John Schwartzentruber

Farms feed cities

Although not a farmer, live in agricultural area and realize the cost increases that affect farms, will eventually affect us. Can we not al…

Started by Nancy Moisan

Wheat Marketing Western Style Cartoon -- What do you think?

Started by OntAG Admin

From The Globe and Mail: Why Canadian Agriculture is No Longer A World Leader. Discussion With Dr David Sparling.

Canadians have always had a fondness for farmers and a cherished the notion that this country is a global food superpower. The reality is m…

Started by Joe Dales

Do you think the "Farmers Matter" Town Hall Meetings make a difference?

I saw this event in the Ontag calendar and wondered what others thought of the effectiveness of these meetings?   Are we trying to influenc…

Started by Joe Dales

Welcome to John Burke as the new Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Premier Dalton McGuinty announced the following new deputy minister appointment, effective September 7, 2010 :   John Burke as Deputy Minis…

Started by Sandra Dales

Potash: BHP or PCS - Which is the best deal for farmers? Farmers of North America Comment...What do you think?

  Potash:  BHP or PCS - Which is the best deal for farmers.   Commentary from FNA-STAG   The coverage of the offer by BHP Billiton…

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Time to Give Notice.

A significant number of Canadian cattle producers have been asking the federal government for compensation for damages resulting from the C…

Started by John Schwartzentruber