Britain may run out of space to farm chickens Thursday, January 2, 2014 In Britain, chicken is taking off. The Telegraph reports that chicken is expected to account for over half of all meat consumed in 2014. But unless the government can speed up the planning process for new poultry farms, Britain will be forced to import and abandon the now-popular "Buy British" trend. Andrew Large, chief executive of the British Poultry Council, complains that lengthy waits for permits have derailed the building of new poultry houses. "Decisions that should take 13 weeks are taking more than 18 months." Perhaps the "Buy British" movement has been working a little too well. In February, retail giant Tesco pledged to buy 100 per cent British chickens in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. Consumers jumped on board and now 70 per cent of chickens purchased in the UK are locally raised. As Large says, somewhat ominously, "Buy British has consequences." BF Canadian producers have a beef with A&W Behind the Lines - January 2014
Ontario farmers get boost for energy upgrades Friday, July 11, 2025 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $3 million in the third round of the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This funding will help farmers improve the energy efficiency of their operations and support the long-term sustainability of the agriculture... Read this article online
Swede midge and cabbageworm found in Ontario canola Thursday, July 10, 2025 As reported on the OMAFA website fieldcropnews.com, Ontario canola crops are at various growth stages, ranging from seedling to full bloom depending on planting time and region. Winter canola is now fully podded, and harvest is expected to begin soon in Essex and other southern... Read this article online
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online