Differing attitudes hamper veal industry success
'We never expected that finding,' says the Ontario lead on a study that looked at the industry’s performance
photo: Martin Gooch
'We never expected that finding,' says the Ontario lead on a study that looked at the industry’s performance
photo: Martin Gooch
Mandatory, federal requirements for tracking livestock movements are in the works in Canada; in the meantime the federal government has announced funding to help locations that coordinate livestock make tracking system upgrades
Farms were monitored for: ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, particulate matter and volatile organic compounds
Acreage across the province for 2011 is expected to the similar to 2010
Ontario turkey farmers and processors disagree on live bird prices
But a senior research fellow at a Guelph, Ontario agri-food think tank warns high commodity prices could spark a global food crisis
'Our processors are going to operate at a competitive disadvantage relative to their American counterparts,' says Canadian Cattlemen’s Association president
Most Canadian farmers are hopeful about agriculture’s prospects
Delegates will elect nine board directors in February
Ontario farm leaders weigh in on their hopes for the new year