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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

Pea, Lentil Outlooks Get More Burdensome

An already burdensome supply-demand picture for 2025-26 Canadian lentils and peas is now looking even worse. 

Winston Tractor Acquired by Premier Equipment Company

Premier Equipment Company acquired Winston Tractor Company based in Winston-Salem, NC on December 15, 2025, thereby increasing Premier's organization to five retail locations. Premier is an affiliate of Curtis Lane Equipment. Winston Tractor Company adds a high volume of compact tractor, utility tractor, and construction equipment sales in a fast-growing geography to Premier's footprint.

Trade deals 101

Global Affairs Canada provided Farms.com a general overview of the trade negotiation process

Canada and the United Kingdom agree to work together to improve regulatory efficiency for animal vaccines

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Executive Director of the Animal Health Directorate and Chief Veterinary Officer for Canada, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, and the United Kingdom's (UK) Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Hall, issued the following statement:

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