U.K. charity rescues battery hens Sunday, December 4, 2011 The United Kingdom's first registered charity for laying hens, founded in 2005, has "helped tens of thousands of hens enjoy a second chance in life rather than go from cage to slaughter." A more specific number is 250,000 hens. According to its website, The British Hen Welfare Trust receives an average donation of £3-4 per "ex-bat," so do the math. Donations "fund our hen collections as well as our educational programme," says the charity, whose patrons include celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, actress Amanda Holder and the Duchess of Richmond, who has her own flock of rescued birds.While the website is careful to say that British farmers work within the highest animal welfare standards in the world, it extols readers to "tell your family, friends and work colleagues they too can help take a battery hen out of her cage simply by selecting products that use eggs from welfare-friendly sources." BF Debate over global warming causes heat Off-roading spreads weeds
Ontario Grows Most of the Nation's Celery Friday, July 24, 2026 When Canadians reach for a stalk of celery at the grocery store, there is a good chance it began its journey on an Ontario farm. While celery occupies only a small share of Canada's overall vegetable acreage, the crop continues to play an important role in the country's fresh... Read this article online
University of Guelph Receives $1 Million Gift to Advance Sustainable Materials Research and Bioeconomy Growth Friday, July 24, 2026 The University of Guelph has received a $1-million gift from The WB Family Foundation to expand research into sustainable materials and support the continued growth of Ontario's bioeconomy. The investment will support the University's Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre... Read this article online
Southco Launches R4-50 Rotary Latch with Dual Triggers for Equipment Cabs Friday, July 24, 2026 Southco has launched a new cab access solution aimed at improving safety, durability, and ease of operation in demanding environments. The company’s latest product, the R4-50 Rotary Latch with Dual Triggers, is designed specifically for agricultural and heavy-duty... Read this article online
Zucchini Harvest and Summer Squash – Ontario leads the way. Friday, July 24, 2026 Ontario has the largest field vegetable sector in Canada, with approximately 859,000tonnesof field vegetables produced in 2024, representing about 34% of total Canadian field vegetable production. Quebec was second at about 694,000tonnes. Ontario also has the largest number of field... Read this article online
Pilot project supports Ontario and Quebec ag Friday, July 24, 2026 A new two-year pilot project is designed to help livestock farmers in Quebec by giving them access to an Ontario abattoir. The project, a collaboration between the Quebec and Ontario governments, with additional support from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), would see a limited... Read this article online