Sheep Provide Feedback in Award-Winning Study Thursday, December 5, 2013 Who better to decide what a sheep likes to eat than a sheep? At least, that's the thinking behind University of Western Australia's new research project to determine sustainable forage materials. A variety of 10 species of native shrubs have been planted in the experimental paddock, and it's up to the sheep to select the tastiest. Science Network Western Australia reports that Professor Phil Vercoe has great faith in their abilities: "They are so clever at what they do in terms of balancing their diet, in terms of self-medication." Planting shrubs increases the profitability of marginal paddocks by providing extra feed for the sheep and giving farmers the chance to rest other pastures. The shrubs of the future must be able to survive harsh conditions while creating minimal gut parasites in the sheep and reducing methane emissions. The project won the 2013 Eureka Prize for research and innovation. BF Wind Farm May Get Permit To Kill Eagles Behind the Lines - December 2013
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
International Plowing Match 2026 Draws Largest Crowd Since Pandemic Return Wednesday, September 30, 2026 The 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) has delivered its strongest attendance performance since the event returned following the COVID-19 pandemic, welcoming 71,330 visitors to Bruce County over five days. Held from September 22 to 26 near Walkerton, the event... 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
Green Care Farms celebrates five years of dementia care Monday, September 28, 2026 What a wonderful event! As communities recognize World Alzheimer's Day 2026, Green Care Farms marked a major milestone: five seasons operating Canada's first care farm designed specifically for people living with dementia. The celebration took place on September 19, 2026, at Andrews... Read this article online