Arab farmer in udder shock as billy goat produces milk Monday, November 3, 2014 A male goat from the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) has turned against nature itself and started producing milk. Shocked owner Nasser Al Alwi told U.A.E. newspaper The National that the goat he bought three years ago for breeding stock has grown functional udders. (Could he feed the kids he sires?)Al Alwi has not tried the milk himself. "We are waiting for the lab test results to make sure the milk is of good quality and fit for human consumption," he told The National.Veterinarians contacted by the newspaper were quick to say what we're all thinking: it's impossible for a male goat to produce milk. However, the same paper published a story in 2009 about a male goat which sprouted an udder and produced a half-litre of milk. The veterinarian contacted for that story said: "It's absolutely possible." BF Straw sculptures a hit in Perth A budding Canadian tea industry?
Demco-Welker Farms Collab Delivers Big Buddy Thursday, November 6, 2025 Demco recently introduced the Big Buddy grain cart, a product of collaboration with Big Equipment, the makers of Big Bud tractors, Titan Tires, and the well-known Montana-based Welker Farms. The project began when the Welker family decided to rebuild and modify their iconic Big Bud... Read this article online
Lots of news from the Ontario Pork Congress Thursday, November 6, 2025 The Ontario Pork Congress (OPC) took place on October 20, 2025, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario, with over 50 attendees. At the event, Arnold Drung, President of Conestoga Meats, was honoured with the . Drung has been a dedicated supporter of the OPC for over 23... Read this article online
Rooted in Resilience -- Women Cultivating the Future of Agriculture Thursday, November 6, 2025 Feeling the weight of a tough year in agriculture? If you’re a woman working in agriculture - whether your boots are in the field or your focus is in the boardroom - you’ve likely felt the weight of a tough year. But here’s the good news: you’re not alone, and your work matters more than... Read this article online
CGC issues multiple licences in early November Thursday, November 6, 2025 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has been busy in the first week of November. The CGC issued four licences on Nov. 1 with three going to companies in Saskatchewan. Eskdale Seed Farm in Leross received a primary elevator licence. This type of licence goes to “an operator of an... Read this article online
Farmers coming together to shape the future of agriculture Thursday, November 6, 2025 Every November, farmers from across Ontario gather for one of the most important events on our calendar—the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (). It’s a time of faith in our future and fellowship in new beginnings. From the most southern tip of the province to our northern... Read this article online