Want to compete? Think big, report advises food processors
Canada’s $89 billion food industry needs to drop policies that inhibit efficiency, concludes report
George Morris Centre
‘Phenomenal’ corn yields blunt ethanol’s impact on livestock feed
A new report from the George Morris Centre acknowledges ethanol’s impact on the availability of corn for livestock is minimal – in the short term
For food manufacturers, 2009 was a banner year
But the good times are already over, says a report from the George Morris Centre as raw material costs increase and competition between grocers stiffens
Ethanol hurts hog industry
Letter to the editor. Writer argues it's time to choose between ethanol and hogs
Photo: Stephen Thompson
Study knocking ethanol ‘slanted’ says Co-op chief
George Morris Centre study says government support for ethanol and support of pork producers work at cross purposes
Photo: Tom Cox
Grower links grain price dip to season, financial crisis
An agricultural economist is among several in the industry who say the decline in grain and oilseed commodity prices is linked to the U.S. financial crisis.
Ethanol no friend to Ontario’s meat sector says economist
A new report from the Guelph-based George Morris Centre paints a grim picture of ethanol production's impact on Ontario's meat sector.
Farm bill fallout
There were some tense moments but by the end of last month, U.S. politicians had essentially given the green light to their massive Farm Bill – overriding their president’s decision to veto the law. And as the dust settles, two industry analysts on this side of the border confirm its contents could have a profound effect on Canadian producers.
Strategy for alpaca producers in the works
Ontario’s alpaca farmers hope a national fibre strategy being developed by Alpaca Canada will lead to large-scale mills and factories to process fleece into yarn and yarn into consumer goods.