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Synthesis Agri Food Consulting: The War for Talent.

The War for Talent.



By: Synthesis Agri-Food Insights

November 24, 2009 Volume 1, Issue 7

Helping you understand agriculture's challenges and opportunities by analyzing the issues and sharing their insights -the Synthesis consulting team Rob Hannam, Mary Lou McCutcheon, Julien DenTandt, Peter Hannam and Heidi Dancho. www.synthesis-network.com



The war for talent.



Recruiting and retaining talent has always… Continue

Added by OntAG Admin on November 25, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

The Most Important Decision of The Year. How do you approach it?

The most important decision of the year.



Despite the fact that many corn producers have yet to finish corn harvest, the corn seed sales season for 2010 has officially begun.



If you are like me, there is something a bit disconcerting about sales calls hunting seed orders for next year when I am so far behind on this year’s harvest. My thought process is, let me get the crop off, consider the performance of this year’s seed choices, and then we’ll talk about next… Continue

Added by Peter Gredig on November 21, 2009 at 6:04am — 1 Comment

Break through in soybean yields?

Soybean yields in North America have been stalled over the past 20 years as pests like aphids and Soybean Cyst Nematodes take hold. When farmers plant certified seed it allows seed companies to put profits back into research and development. Companies like Syngenta, Monsanto and Dupont are spending millions of dollars a day in research and development. With these investments by the seed industry we may finally see the soybean yield trends going in the same positive direction as the corn yield… Continue

Added by John Beardsley on November 10, 2009 at 12:47pm — No Comments

$20 million fund good news for Ontario food processors

Minister Goodyear announces investment to support Ontario’s food and beverage processors



The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced a $20 million investment today in Guelph that will allow food and beverage processors operating in Southern Ontario access to funds to expand, modernize, innovate and/or improve their competitiveness.



AOFP President, Craig Richardson thanked… Continue

Added by Lisa McLean on November 10, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

A Lesson From Best Buy

This was written by Matt Hardecke from the Young Producers' Council, which is part of the US based National Cattlemen's Beef Association. It's an interesting perspective...



As the future leaders of American agriculture and the beef industry, we need to not only know the facts but understand the thought process of our consumers. I am looking to buy a new flat screen TV. Over the weekend I went to Best Buy to gaze at the selections of options for my view pleasure. For an hour I stood… Continue

Added by Andrew Campbell on November 3, 2009 at 3:48am — 1 Comment

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A Successful Gathering: Highlights from the 47th Annual Sask Pork Industry Symposium

The 47th Annual Sask Pork Industry Symposium brought together pork producers, industry experts, and stakeholders for an engaging two-day event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Held on November 21-22, 2024, this year’s symposium was a platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and discussions about the future of the pork industry.

Joe Kleinsasser Awarded 2024 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion

Joe Kleinsasser, a prominent figure in Saskatchewan agriculture and a member of the Rosetown Hutterite Colony, has been named the 2024 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion. The award was presented during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium in Saskatoon, recognizing Kleinsasser’s dedication to building public trust in farming and food production.

Topigs Norsvin Canada Welcomes Pieter Van Den Boogaard to Business Development Team

Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc., a leading swine genetics supplier, has announced the appointment of Pieter Van Den Boogaard as Business Development Representative. Pieter joined the company’s Eastern Canada Business Development Team on November 18, 2024, bringing valuable expertise and hands-on experience to the role.

Blending Gestation and Lactation Diets Can Reduce Energy Mobilization During the Transition Period of Sows

The transition period of sows, a week before and after farrowing, has unique nutritional requirements for fetal growth, mammary development, and milk production. During this period, a sow’s energy requirements can increase by over 200%, while lysine (amino acid) requirements can increase by over 300%.

New Specialist Joins OMAFA: Advancing Feed Ingredient and By-product Expertise

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) has welcomed Youngji Rho as their new Feed Ingredient and By-products Specialist. With a robust academic and professional background, Rho’s expertise is set to enhance innovation and efficiency in feed management, benefiting Ontario’s swine industry and beyond.

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