It’s the fifth time in recent years that the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Canada has argued in the courts that Ontario farm workers should have the right to bargain collectively, a union’s key strength. This time around, justices with the Ontario Appeal Court agree. But the fight’s not over yet, says a representative of the provincial agriculture community’s Labour Issues Coordinating Committee.

The provincial Liberals are gearing up to develop their budget for next year and with tough economic times ahead, general farm groups are urging them to consider maintaining and supporting rather than cutting insurance programs such as the grain and oilseeds risk management program.

Norfolk County farmers emerge as the big winners in this year's Agri-Food Awards of Excellence.

They can enter his property, seize his money, house, or automobile and even redirect his mail. The court order appointing BDO Dunwoody Limited as interim receiver of Arlan Galbraith’s personal assets will likely even pit them against Canada Revenue agents who last week showed up at the office of the solicitor handling the sale of the former pigeon king’s Waterloo home and scooped up the proceeds.

More than four months after the collapse of his ill-fated pigeon breeding scheme owner Arlan Galbraith has been hit with two separate legal actions. Filed the same day, in different courthouses, by separate parties, both target his personal assets.

A bankruptcy inspector for a former Waterloo, Ontario business is petitioning the business’ former owner into personal bankruptcy.

The National Farmers Union is pushing for public discussion on government food production policies.

Despite onerous government regulations, fluctuating commodity markets and currency values, an aging labour pool and a credit crunch, Ontario’s food processors see opportunities for their sector.

Photo: Brad Hagan, Labatt Breweries of Canada said the company has adjusted some recipies to conserve costs.

Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Geri Kamenz, 47, Spencerville, will not run for a third term as leader of the province’s largest farm advocacy group.

New screening measures for Chinese imports destined to become ingredients in Canadian livestock feed may set a precedent that could affect feed costs in future, warns the head of Ontario Pork.