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CFFO Blog's Blog – February 2012 Archive (2)

The CFFO Commentary: The Drummond Report calls for Serious Change in Ontario

By Nathan Stevens

February 24, 2012



The long awaited Drummond Report was released last week. The weighty report calls for a serious change in direction in this province. If implemented, all Ontarians will be impacted, including agriculture and rural Ontario.



The report points out that Ontario is not in a crisis... yet. There are a lot of good things that are being done, but we aren’t facing the reality of being a province in…

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The CFFO Commentary: The CFFO Launches Business Management Pilot Project

John Clement

February 3, 2012

 

Farm business management groups have been used across Canada over the past few decades but there appears to be a renewed push to broaden their appeal. Although these groups can vary widely from sector-to-sector, most feature a small group of farmers working with a facilitator to compare individual production and financial records against those of peers. In the process, the aim is to grow and develop the management skills of all participants in the…

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

Planting Flax? Make 2026 Different, don’t Cause Early Season Stress in Your Flax!

With careful planning and attention to soil, seeding, nutrition, and disease management, flaxseed growers can set their crop up for a resilient and profitable growing season.

Ag in the House: April 20 – 24

Kody Blois pushed back against Conservative questions about a trade deal with the U.S.

Canada EU Trade Win for Flaxseed Farmers

Canada will end flaxseed testing for EU exports in May 2026, reducing costs for farmers, improving trade flow, and showing global trust in Canadian agricultural quality and safety.

Canada EU Trade Win for Flaxseed Farmers

Canada will end flaxseed testing for EU exports in May 2026, reducing costs for farmers, improving trade flow, and showing global trust in Canadian agricultural quality and safety.

U.S. Dry Weather Pushes Wheat Markets Higher

Dry conditions, frost risks, and strong market demand are lifting wheat and oilseed prices. Farmers and traders are watching weather forecasts closely, as further supply pressure could push markets higher in coming weeks.

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