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

Government And Industry Are Progressing Slowly On Waste And Wash Water Regulations

Water use related issues are of rising importance to farmers across Ontario. Potential solutions to environmental concerns surrounding wash and waste water for fruit and vegetable growers are progressing slowly. If Ontario is going to continue to succeed as a major food producer, agriculture needs low cost, efficient solutions that meet environmental concerns head on.

Earlier this year, the Christian Farmers Federation expressed its support for greenhouse and nursery growers to have a…

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The CFFO Commentary: Hay East Initiative Demonstrates Farmers Willingness to Help Each Other

By Nathan Stevens

September 14, 2012 

 

Tough times can bring out the best and worst in people. The drought that has impacted some areas of the province is an instance where the best is coming out in Canadian Farmers. The efforts being made to put together a “Hay East” campaign demonstrates that farmers separated by thousands of kilometers can pull together in times of need.

Back in 2002, Eastern Canadian…

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

Ag implications in first Liberal bill of the fall session

Bill C-39 has language around railway interswitching and labour

Ontario Hunters and Farmers Asked to Support Deer Disease Monitoring

Ontario hunters are being encouraged to submit deer samples this season to help monitor chronic wasting disease and support long-term wildlife health.

Equipment Technician Demand Reaches New Highs

A new report warns Canada will need thousands of equipment technicians in the next decade, with labor shortages affecting dealer growth, customer service, and industry revenue.

Canada Could Add $5.4 Billion by Food Processing in the Country

Shifting 10 per cent of Canada’s raw crop exports to domestic processing could boost the economy by $5.4 billion and create 34,000 jobs, according to a new report from EY.

New herbicide for soybean producers

Growers can implement Zidua Prime into their operations for the 2027 season

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