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CFFO Blog's Blog – November 2014 Archive (3)

Celebrate 60 Years of CFFO at this Year’s Annual Convention

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario turns 60 this year, and we want to invite our members, supporters, and friends of the organization to join us. This year’s convention will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd at St. George’s Hall in Waterloo, just minutes away from St. Jacob’s Country Market. This year’s…

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Added by CFFO Blog on November 20, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments

CFFO Blog: Agriculture is Cornerstone of Growth within the Agri-food Sector

The CFFO is focused on how to generate additional jobs within the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Premier’s Challenge set ambitious goals for the sector which were renewed in the recent mandate letter to the Minister of Agriculture. The leadership within the industry needs to work together to generate new ideas to meet this challenge and help strengthen our great province.

The CFFO assessment is that there are limited opportunities at the primary production level to…

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Added by CFFO Blog on November 14, 2014 at 1:17pm — No Comments

CFFO Blog: Agriculture Can Benefit from a Long-Term Focus on Water Stewardship

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario is championing improved water stewardship as a key policy area that can move the Ontario agriculture sector forward. If we look at long-term challenges for agriculture, water stewardship is essential to sustainable production of food.

The CFFO believes that there are three game-changing factors that point towards the need for more thought on how farmers use water in Ontario. The first is managing the impacts of more erratic weather…

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Added by CFFO Blog on November 10, 2014 at 1:00pm — No Comments

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

CFIA Extends Higher Zinc Limit for Piglet Feed During Review

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has decided to maintain the current interim zinc limit in starter piglet feeds while reviewing additional industry evidence, providing continued flexibility for Canadian pork producers

Corn, Soybeans and Hogs Face Growing Market Pressure

Grain and oilseed futures fell during mid-October 2026 as record-fast South American planting, and fund selling countered potential support from Chinese soybean purchases.

Tips for Maximizing Fertilizer ROI

Synagri's Pierre Page highlighted key yield factors, emphasizing efficient fertilizer placement, soil health, and water management to reduce nutrient loss and boost farm productivity.

Farm tractor struts its stuff on F1 track

A Valtra T236 reached 54 mph at the Red Bull Ring in Austria

Diploid Potato Breeding May Improve Yield and Storage

AAFC researchers have found that diploid potatoes offer improved genetics, high yields, and disease resistance, providing a resilient alternative for Canadian potato growers.

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