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More Urban Media Myths

Here's a story that is against supply-management in an effort to get a trade deal with Europe. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/e

Started by Andrew Campbell

2 Oct 19, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

Ethanol Debate: Food versus Fuel versus Livestock Industry. Where do you stand and why?

This past week we were at three meetings where the ethanol industry was challenged by people and we thought it would make for a good discus…

Started by OntAG Admin

6 Oct 8, 2009
Reply by Steve Twynstra

Proposed HST Benefits for Ontario's Farmers: It is estimated that Ontario farmers will save about $30 million an..

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/facts/HSTbenefits.htm Proposed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Benefits for Ontario’s Farmers The 2…

Started by AgOntario

1 Oct 7, 2009
Reply by John Beardsley

Fire Code for Barns?

Here's an opinion piece printed in the Winnipeg Free Press....notice the author and her affiliations... Forty-six thousand, four hundred -…

Started by Andrew Campbell

2 Sep 21, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

Upcoming election

Just heard the NFUs Grant Robertson be his usual articulate self on the Bryan Allen show on CKNX this morning. He was a candidate once I th…

Started by That Guy

1 Sep 12, 2009
Reply by pigsrgr8

Why is the world taking farming for granted?

You are NOT alone, but your views are not limited to animal farming. I am a vegetable farmer, and we are constantly having to compete with…

Started by Avia Eek

0 Sep 1, 2009

Why Is the World Taking Farming For Granted?

Anyone listen to the swinecast podcasts? One the other day featured a guy talking about all the stuff ready to hit the meat industry. 1. n…

Started by Roadrunner

3 Aug 29, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

Farm Programs: What would you do to design something that works?

Tough Times for Farm Policy Designers. When I graduated from university with a degree in agricultural economics, I was ready to take on th…

Started by Peter Gredig

0 Aug 22, 2009

Preserving Rich, Agricultural Land in the Greenbelt.

Preserving Rich, Agricultural Land in the Greenbelt Ontario Farmland Trust Secures First Conservation Easement OFT News Release Guelph,…

Started by Joe Dales

0 Aug 20, 2009

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Maintaining, improving, and maximizing soil health

Odette Ménard, with over 35 years of experience in soil science and research, led a video conference discussion on soil health and practices on Wednesday, May 28. The session was hosted in partnership with the Québec Farmers’ Association (QFA) and discussed topics including the role of earthworms, the importance of root systems, and strategies for improving soil health in agriculture.

U of G, AAFC researchers collaborate with SEF for berry challenge trials

A team of renowned researchers from the University of Guelph and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) will be conducting trials at the Center for Horticulture Innovation (SEF) for the next phase of the Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge.

GGS, JGS and Tasco Dome unite under one roof

GGS, JGS and Tasco Dome have united to form GGS Greenhouse Structures – a rebrand designed to provide growers with a comprehensive experience. 

Farm Credit Canada commits $2 billion to agri-food innovation

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced it will invest $2 billion by 2030 to advance innovation in Canadian agriculture and food technologies. 

Rural internet speeds have improved, but compared to urban gap is wide

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