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Canadian Outstanding Young Farmers honoured

Greg & Sarah Stamp from Stamp Seeds, of Enchant, Alberta and Brad & Travis Hopcott from Hopcott Farms, of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia were chosen as National Winners from seven regional farmers at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) Program’s national event held in Laval, QC November 22-26, 2023.

Modernizing Ontario agricultural research

The Ontario government is updating legislation to strengthen the agriculture and food industry through research and innovation.

Wrapping up another year at the Ontario Farmland Trust

As the year draws to a close, the barns have been stocked with hay, and the quiet winter months are upon us.

October Canola Crush Hits New Record High

Canadian processors crushed a record large amount of canola in October, continuing a torrid start to the 2023-24 marketing year. 

More Modest than Expected but Decline in 2022 Realized Net Farm Income Still Sharp

The fall in Canadian farm income in 2022 was not as steep as originally expected although it was still a dramatic turn for the worse compared to the previous two years.