Pension plan concerned about Saskatchewan's farmland rules Sunday, June 7, 2015 A government review of Saskatchewan's farmland sales leaves the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) concerned, according to the Globe and Mail. In mid-April, the province announced that, during the review of its farmland ownership rules, pension plans and other institutional investors will not be able to make purchases. Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said in a news release: "Our goal is not to limit investment, but to ensure the long-term success of Saskatchewan's agriculture industry and economy."This restriction would include the CPPIB, which the Globe and Mail reports bought 115,000 acres in 2013 and had plans for further purchases. Canada's largest pension fund manager, the CPPIB says it had ensured it was a qualified buyer before it made its 2013 purchase."We trust that the government will ensure that the province remains open to Canadian investors," senior managing director Michel Leduc said in a statement made after the province's announcement. BF Madness seen in a cow's eyes 'Cow database' launched to prevent illegal slaughter
Sowing Solutions--Guelph’s Agri-Food Research Gets Federal Spotlight Friday, October 3, 2025 The University of Guelph welcomed two prominent federal representatives for a day of engagement and discovery on Friday, October 3rd. Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, hosted the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for a comprehensive tour... Read this article online
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Friday, October 3, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Poll Reveals Mixed Public Sentiment on BC Ostrich Cull Decision Thursday, October 2, 2025 Farms.com poll shows divided opinions among Canadian farmers on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull. A recent poll conducted on Farms.com's X account @OntAg aimed to capture Canadian farmers' views on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull in British... Read this article online
Effective Strategies for Corn Soybean and Wheat Thursday, October 2, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, effective crop residue management in corn, soybean, and wheat fields is key to profitability and long-term soil health. It begins at harvest, with combines and headers set correctly to size and spread residue evenly across the... Read this article online
New Ontario agrobotics challenge seeking high school submissions Thursday, October 2, 2025 A new competition for Ontario high school students is looking for innovative ways to solve challenges in the ag sector. The AgRobotics Ontario Challenge launched at the end of September. The competition is a collaboration between the Western Fair District, the Ontario Council for... Read this article online