If there are federal cuts to agriculture, where should they be?

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The federal government has made no secret that it plans to cut spending for its upcoming budget. If there are cuts to spending on Canadian agriculture, where should they be? What should be sacrosanct?


Egg case archive

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A summary of Better Farming's news coverage of legal action within Ontario’s egg industry


PKI archive

A summary of Better Farming's news coverage of Pigeon King International


More jobs than applicants in agriculture

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Survey indicates there’s a job boom in Ontario’s agri-food sector


Ontario’s grape growers, wineries extend pricing agreement

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The pricing model has helped create stability in the industry says Grape Growers of Ontario CEO


Cargill workers to vote

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Unionized employees at Cargill’s beef processing plant in Guelph will vote on a new collective agreement on Sunday


Federal funding supports specialized dairy exports

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Industry must provide matching funding for grants to help Canadian dairy exports such as genetics and high value cheese


New website touts supply management’s success

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Launched Wednesday, a new Dairy Farmers of Canada website aims to counter criticisms about its supply managed marketing system


Ontario Pork chair steps down

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Wilma Jeffray helped steer the provincial commodity organization through industry downsizing, restructuring

photo: Wilma Jeffray


Changes to pesticide testing could take years

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A recent scientific panel study recommends that Canada adopt a more diverse approach to pesticide testing


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