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MS Schippers unveils autonomous barn-cleaning robot Friday, October 2, 2026 The MS Smart Cleaning Robot (see photo montage above) offers three phases on one device for barn cleaning: combining high-pressure washing, chemical foam soaking, and disinfection in a single autonomous pass. A Dutch agricultural technology company is introducing an automated cleaning system... Read this article online
Canada's Productivity Mega Deduction Could Fuel New Farm and Ag-Tech Investment Friday, October 2, 2026 Canada's agriculture sector, food processors, equipment manufacturers, and ag-tech companies could soon benefit from a major new federal tax incentive designed to accelerate investment and economic growth. During a visit to Allan Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. in Charlottetown, Prince... Read this article online
Fertilizer Canada Welcomes Supply Chain and Labour Measures in Bill C-39 Thursday, October 1, 2026 Canada's fertilizer sector is throwing its support behind the federal government's proposed Building Canada Strong Act, saying the legislation could help strengthen the transportation and supply chain systems that are critical to agricultural trade. Fertilizer Canada President and CEO... Read this article online
Ont. farmer thankful for doctor’s push for breast cancer screening Wednesday, September 30, 2026 An Ontario farmer is thankful her doctor persisted in encouraging her to get a mammogram. Sarah Wynn, who co-owns Wynn Farms, an apple orchard and agritourism business in Bath, Ont., wasn’t in a hurry to get the screening. “I didn’t think too much of it, but it was my doctor who kept... Read this article online
Hensall Co Op Strengthens Rural Futures Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Supporting local communities has long been an important part of Hensall Co-op's mission. Through its Strong Communities Initiative, the agricultural cooperative has contributed more than $180,000 to nonprofit organizations over the past six years. The program focuses on helping groups... Read this article online