Better Pork Magazine Archive June 2008 NICHE MARKETING: A venture still in its infancy for Ontario producers Producers, packers and retailers are starting to respond to consumer demands for specialty pork. But the industry is still far from the potential 15 to 20 per cent of provincial pork production that industry experts believe could go to niche markets By DON STONEMAN & MARY BAXTER August 2008 April 2008
TELUS moving away from ag Friday, November 13, 2026 The future of TELUS seemingly won’t include agriculture. “Monetization of non-core businesses is progressing, with near-term priority focused on accelerating the monetization of TELUS Health and TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods,” the company’s Nov. 6 Q3 report says. TELUS is moving... Read this article online
Canada Targets New Agriculture Trade Opportunities in China Friday, November 13, 2026 Canada is looking to strengthen agricultural trade with China, with discussions during a federal trade mission focusing on market access, canola, peas and new opportunities for Canada's pet food industry. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald concluded his third mission... Read this article online
Got Used Baler Twine? Manitoba Farmers Can Turn It Into $3,000 for 4-H Friday, November 13, 2026 Manitoba farmers have a new reason to gather up the used plastic baler twine around their farms this winter. Cleanfarms has launched Manitoba's first Great Twine Round-Up Contest, giving farmers, ranchers and other residents an opportunity to recycle used plastic baler twine while... Read this article online
Choosing Malting Barley for 2027? Market Demand Could Be Key Friday, November 13, 2026 Western Canadian barley growers heading into the 2027 planting season are being encouraged to pay close attention to market demand when choosing malting barley varieties, as newer genetics gain acreage and acceptance among international brewers. The Canadian Malting Barley Technical... Read this article online
Upcoming winter Ontario farm shows Thursday, November 12, 2026 As Ontario producers continue the 2026 harvest, lessons from the season that was, and preparation for 2027 begins with the winter farm show circuit. Here are some of the shows farmers can attend in the next few months. The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference East takes place Nov.... Read this article online