Wild boars a danger to princess's pig, among others Monday, April 6, 2015 The death of a pig belonging to Britain's Princess Anne signals a rising pig problem in western England, the Telegraph reports.A Gloucester Old Spot pig was killed after a wild boar snuck into an enclosure at the Princess' estate in Gloucestershire. Two days earlier, a motorist on the M4 highway died after colliding with a wild pig. John Stowers, South West Liaison Officer with the Deer Initiative, told the North Devon Journal that in the nearby Forest of Dean wild pigs are responsible for more vehicular collisions than deer.According to the North Devon Journal these wild pigs are the result of boars escaping or being deliberately released, and can carry diseases such as swine fever and bovine TB. A culling is planned for the Forest of Dean but it is believed that the pigs have already spread to other areas, the Telegraph reports. BF A Geiger counter for your kitchen? Behind the Lines - April 2015
Feds say Provinces Need to Act on Interprovincial Alcohol Sales Friday, June 5, 2026 Canada’s federal government is intensifying pressure on provinces and territories to complete negotiations and implement direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, a move expected to benefit agricultural producers, small businesses, and consumers across the country. The statement comes out... Read this article online
: Ontario Crops Show Strong Start Despite Weather Challenges Friday, June 5, 2026 Acorrding to the OMAFA fieldcropnews.com, crop conditions across Ontario indicate a generally positive start to the growing season, although dry weather and cool soil temperatures have created uneven growth and management challenges. Corn planting is nearly complete across most... Read this article online
Rural Canada Is Critical to Trade, Food Security and Economic Recovery Friday, June 5, 2026 Canada is facing global instability, affordability pressures and growing urgency to rebuild its economic foundations. Rural Canada is one of the country’s most important economic assets. Although only about 16% to 18% of Canadians live in rural communities, leaders say those regions... Read this article online
Kudrinkos Store Shines with Farm Focused Award Thursday, June 4, 2026 A grocery store in Ontario,Kudrinkoin Westporthas been recognized for its strong commitment to promoting locally grown food and supporting farmers. The recognition was presented as part of a well-known provincial awards program that highlights retailers who actively encourage the sale of... Read this article online
Transforming Brewers’ Spent Grain into High-Value Ingredients Wednesday, June 3, 2026 A new Canadian agri-food innovation project is set to turn brewery waste into high-value ingredients. Protein Industries Canada has announced a $1.1 million investment to support a collaboration between Terra Bioindustries and Great Western Brewing Company (GWBC). The initiative... Read this article online