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
Strategies to Optimize Market Returns in Ontario Monday, September 15, 2025 Berkley Fedorchuk, grain marketing specialist with Hensall Co-op in Southwestern Ontario, recently shared insights into the current corn market and strategies for forward marketing during his presentation at the . With a focus on the Ontario and Eastern Canadian grain sectors,... Read this article online
From Plows to Plates - The 2025 International Plowing Match Returns to Niagara Friday, September 12, 2025 For the first time since 1926, the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) is returning to the Niagara Region September 16 to 20. Set to take place in West Lincoln, the 106th edition of this iconic event will run under the theme “From our Farm to your Table,” celebrating... Read this article online
Festival of Guest Nations returns to Leamington Friday, September 12, 2025 On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Seacliff Park in Leamington, Ontario, will come alive with music, food, and celebration as the Festival of Guest Nations returns to honour the migrant worker communities who play a vital role in Essex County’s agricultural economy. With more than 20 years... Read this article online
York Region launching new Agri-Food Startup Program Thursday, September 11, 2025 A new program in York Region is designed to help entrepreneurs find their footing in the food space. The 14-week hybrid Agri-Food Start-up Program partners entrepreneurs with local organizations like the Foodpreneur Lab, Syzl, York Region Food Network, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island... Read this article online
Corn and Soybean Diseases Spread This Season Wednesday, September 10, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, as well as in previous articles by Farms.com, the 2025 growing season is nearing its end with corn and soybean farmers in Ontario and the U.S. Corn Belt facing disease challenges that reflect changing weather conditions. For corn, two... Read this article online