'Veal bacon' hits Quebec stores Saturday, January 31, 2015 There's a new kind of Canadian bacon – this time without the pork. And Quebec veal production and processing company Écolait Ltd. has begun marketing it under its new brand VIVO, a press release reports. VIVO veal bacon is marketed as a "healthy and tasty alternative to regular bacon" and Écolait president Mario Maillet says that "other equally innovative veal products will soon be available." VIVO products are currently only sold at Metro and IGA stores in Quebec. However, VIVO may face some difficulties. According to the Western Producer, the price of milk-fed veal in October, when Écolait first announced its new brand, averaged $445.33 per hundredweight. Maillet told the Western Producer that the high price "is good for farmers, of course. On the other hand, it increases the cost of production by $300 an animal." Écolait Ltd. is negotiating to begin distribution in Ontario and other provinces. BF French farmers bring sheep to protest 'Cubic farming' in Quebec
Ont. farmer Tony McQuail reflects on NDP leadership race Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Huron County farmer Tony McQuail is back at Meeting Place Organic Farm in Lucknow after vying to replace Jagmeet Singh as the leader of the federal NDP. “It was a very hopeful and positive experience for me,” he told Farms.com. “I was very pleased with what we were able to bring to the... Read this article online
Broadband Access is a Defining Issue for Rural Canada’s Future Monday, March 30, 2026 Broadband connectivity took centre stage during the on March 26, as speakers emphasized that reliable, high-speed internet is now foundational to rural economic growth, community well-being, and Canada’s broader ambitions in technology and resource development. The Coalition’s latest... Read this article online
Rural Canada Is an Economic Powerhouse that Policymakers Need to Build Upon Monday, March 30, 2026 Rural Canada is a far bigger driver of the national economy than many policymakers realize, and leaders say the time has come to place a rural lens at the centre of public policy decision-making. That message was front and centre during the Coalition for a Better Future’s Scorecard... Read this article online
Spring Swine Events Across Canada that are Not to be Missed Monday, March 30, 2026 It’s a sure sign of Spring, several swine events will be taking place over the next few months. Between April and June 2026, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario will all host significant swine-focused events, ranging from producer AGMs and pork quality competitions to large-scale... Read this article online
Boosting Wheat Production with Better Nitrogen Use Monday, March 30, 2026 A University of Guelph research team is pioneering new ways to grow wheat more sustainably by improving nitrogen efficiency and supporting soil health. Dr. Kari Dunfield, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at the Ontario Agricultural College, received $3.92 million from the... Read this article online