Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

AgVisionTV Online: Kevin Stewart Talks to Dr Patrick Moore, Founder of GreenPeace about Farming and Activism.

AgVisionTV Online: Kevin Stewart Interviews Dr Patrick Moore

Any comments on this show?

Click on the > button on the video player to watch the clips.


For Part One…


For Part Two…

Views: 162

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Colin Lundy on February 19, 2010 at 8:03am
I made reference to this video with respect to another discussion on farms.com. - the one referring to the Greenpeace guide booklet on what to shop for if you want to avoid GMOs. I think you find it on this link: http://ontag.farms.com/forum/topics/greenpeace-promoting-organic?xg.... A few things I would like to add now though: While the Green Revolution made big gains in Asia, it plateaued 20 years ago. Gains now not in GE, which indentures farmers and provides spurious benefits, but are in improved diversified ecological/organic farming (not for price premiums but for farmers' health and ecological sustainability and farm output). Farms in Africa are unproductive in part because of the dumping of cheap surplus corn harvests from North America. This reduces the incentive for farmers to farm in Africa, so farms are left uncared for or abandoned. In other words, there is arable land that is underused because of oversupply elsewhere. Furthermore, we don't have a production output problem, we have a distribution problem. My wife and I recently talked about how much food is wasted in Las Vegas casinos which offer all you can eat 24 hour buffets to entice gamblers to stick around. Can you imagine how much is wasted annually, probably enough to reduce malnutrition for 2 million people elsewhere. Finally, I recently learned that the farmers of India have successfully pressured their government to prevent Monsanto from introducing Bt Eggplant - congratulations. Nice to see that democracy works somewhere.
Permalink Reply by Tom Cox on February 19, 2010 at 10:38am
Kevin,

I had the opportunity several years ago to speak at a FCC sponsored event that you hosted and featured Dr Moore. I found his presentation to be one of the most thoughtful and well done of any I have ever heard. I at times get discouraged at the level of misinformation about conventional agriculture that gets accepted as established fact however to hear some one like Patrick Moore presenting a reasoned cogent science based argument was very encouraging.
Permalink Reply by Colin Lundy on February 23, 2010 at 7:36am
Dr Moore is able to temper misinformed opinionators, but science is also an opinion. It is often politically motivated, despite the assertion of "objectivity". Scientific fact does not necessarily mean it is good. There is bad science in that it is incorrect, and there is also bad science in that it is promoting something that is not actually beneficial.

▶ Reply to Discussion

RSS

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Massey Ferguson Planters Focus on Precision, Flexibility and Long-Term Efficiency

Massey Ferguson planters are designed to improve crop establishment through precise seed placement, advanced planting technologies and a flexible, field-proven platform.

6 ways to protect your farm’s data

Safety protocols for technology on the farm deserve the same amount of attention as the safety protocols you have in place for operating farm machinery. Information in this technology footprint is vast and growing. Private details, such as banking and financial information and employees’ personal details, are examples of digital farm data that are crucial to running your operation and are meant to be accessible to a select few. As the use of technology on the farm increases, the amount of information grows. Malicious software, called malware, can infiltrate your computer or smartphone through viruses or spyware, damaging files and stealing information. Sometimes, those behind the infiltration will lock owners out of the computer, encrypt files and hold access for ransom. Cyber defence experts say farms, like many small and medium-sized businesses that use devices such as mobile phones and laptops for both personal and business purposes, can also be targets. Here are some steps to t

OFCAF Application Intake Pause Extended to September Due to Unprecedented Demand

RDAR, a leader in results-driven agriculture research in Canada, advises that intake for the 2026 On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) remains paused while applications are under review. Applicants will be notified as soon as decisions are made to approve or decline their applications. Producer response to this year’s intake has been exceptionally strong. RDAR has received more than 900 applications requesting over $21.2 million, far exceeding the $17.2 million available. Assessments are underway to determine which applications can be supported under program requirements and available funding. “The level of interest in OFCAF reflects Alberta producers’ strong commitment to practices that improve resilience, productivity, and environmental outcomes,” said RDAR CEO Dr. Mark Redmond. “Given the volume of applications, we are taking the time needed to complete a fair and disciplined assessment process.” Assessment Underway RDAR is reviewing submitted applications against program criteri

Will Soybeans Look Rough This June?

Is this June going to be a tough month for soybeans? In this part of the world, June usually challenges our crop but we’ve had a run of warm weather that makes it feel like we’re in North Carolina. So far, provided the crop got off to a good start, crop development has been rapid. But things change in a hurry and crop yellowing can will likely occur along with periods of slow or stunted plant growth. What’s normal and transitory and what should we worry about? Let’s look at a few issues. The Period of N Starvation – Often Forgotten All soybean plants, to a greater or lesser extent, go through a period of nitrogen starvation early in their development. This occurs at the point where the nutrition within the cotyledons, that fueled the plant up until that point, is running out and future growth will depend on the plant’s ability supply itself with nitrogen via nitrogen fixation. What is often forgotten is that nodule formation and the start up of Nitrogen (N) fixation demands a lot of

TELUS brings Optik TV to Montreal and Quebec City areas: Expanded service, bundling options and entertainment flexibility

TELUS is expanding its Optik TV service to the Montreal and Quebec City areas, giving customers access to over 300 TV channels and their favorite streaming platforms at home or on-the-go, in one flexible package. With Optik TV, customers can build their ideal entertainment lineup -- including illico+, Netflix, Crave, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV -- refresh their lineup every 30 days, and save money doing it. Bundled with PureFibre Internet, TELUS Optik TV customers also benefit from exclusive bundling options that enhance their connected experience, including TELUS Mobility, SmartHome Security, SmartEnergy. "Since 2010, Optik TV has been the platform Quebecers in Eastern Quebec have trusted for entertainment at home and on-the-go. Now, we're thrilled to extend that winning experience to the Montreal and Quebec City areas--delivering live sports, the most popular streaming services, original Quebec content from maCommunauté and seamless entertainment across all devices," said Nath

© 2026   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service