Ontario farmers develop intel to manage protesters Thursday, May 1, 2014 Farmers in Ontario are getting organized when it comes to preparing for protesters they worry could disrupt a meeting or create a nuisance on their property. The Toronto Sun reports that farmers are monitoring online activity by animal rights activists and "developing their own security squad" to be deployed in cases where protection is needed. Kristen Kelderman, farm animal care co-ordinator for Farm & Food Care, says there is a hotline farmers can use to call in the security squad, and that Farm & Food Care works "behind the scenes" to keep an eye on protesters' plans. Apparently this monitoring system was in force in time for the January meeting of the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, when protesters dressed in cow costumes lobbied passersby to "Dump dairy." Organizers were aware of the planned protest in advance and hired extra security personnel. BF Our collapsing Bee Colonies: is neonicotinoid poisoning at fault? Sparking up business in Aylmer
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MS Schippers unveils autonomous barn-cleaning robot Tuesday, October 6, 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
How One Ontario Pumpkin Farm Turned 10% of Production Into Half Its Revenue Tuesday, October 6, 2026 For one Ontario farm that was looking beyond traditional commodity production to strengthen their businesses,the answer has come from an unlikely source: ornamental pumpkins and gourds. Located east of St. Thomas, Ontario, Butters Farms has built a successful niche around seasonal... Read this article online
Canadian Food System Trust Holds Steady, but Uncertainty and Misinformation Are Rising Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Canadians largely maintain a positive view of the nation's food system, but rising concerns about affordability, misinformation, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence are creating a more complex environment for maintaining public trust. That was among the key findings... Read this article online
Canadian Agri-Businesses Face Insurance Crunch as Premiums Rise and Coverage Options Shrink Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Small agricultural businesses across Canada are facing a mounting insurance challenge as premiums climb and coverage options become harder to find, according to research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report highlights a growing concern among farmers,... Read this article online