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November 2010 Blog Posts (7)

The CFFO Commentary: Future Safety Net Design Drawing Attention

By Nathan Stevens

The next Growing Forward agreement is starting to loom on the distant horizon and farm groups are developing new options that differ from the current program. James Rude of the Department of Rural Economy at the University of…

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Added by CFFO Blog on November 26, 2010 at 6:29am — No Comments

Farm Interview: Why I Invested In Solar Energy On My Farm.

Added by Joe Dales on November 15, 2010 at 8:40am — No Comments

The CFFO Commentary: CFFO Releases Goals for an Ontario Food Strategy

As anyone who plays a lot of games knows, having a plan is essential to success. Whether one is playing a sport, a board game or a video game, having that plan of action greatly increases the chance of winning. This is also true in the business world where having a plan makes a huge difference between success and failure. The agriculture sector is no different. The CFFO has developed what it believes are the essential goals of a food strategy for Ontario.



Last winter,…

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Added by CFFO Blog on November 12, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

CFFO Commentary: CFFO Convention to Focus on Feeding the World While Supporting Family Farms



Questions involving world hunger and food production are keenly appreciated by the farming community. Most Ontario farmers are willing to work with others to ensure that no one goes hungry. But they also want to do so in a way that ensures farm markets are stable both here and…

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Added by CFFO Blog on November 5, 2010 at 5:50am — No Comments

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Trump Backs Data Centers as Economic Engine, But Farmers Warn of Prime Farmland Loss

President Trump is doubling down on support for data centres, calling them a source of jobs, wealth, and lower taxes for local communities.

Record El Nino Intensifies as U.S. Heat Wave and Drought Risks Grow

A record-strength El Niño is reshaping weather patterns across North America. Nutrien meteorologist Eric Snodgrass warns that extreme heat, drought risks, and shifting storm tracks could affect crop production this fall.

Wheat Futures Surge as Black Sea Risks Fuel Grain Market Rally

Grain markets rallied strongly as rising Black Sea export risks, severe Midwest heat, and heavy fund buying drove wheat, corn, and soybeans to multi-year highs.

Canadian Meat Council Warns of Food Safety Risks

The Canadian Meat Council says proposed trade rule changes could create food safety concerns and urges Canada to maintain one consistent national inspection standard.

Potato Crusher Helps Farmers Fight Weeds

AAFC researchers discovered a potato vine crusher can reduce weed seed growth during harvest, helping farmers lower weed pressure and improve long-term field management.

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