Cameras spot campylobacter in live chickens Friday, April 8, 2016 There's a growing body of scientific evidence that campylobacter, a major food safety issue and a cause for concern worldwide, isn't just a harmless bacterium in the guts of the chickens that carry it; instead it makes them sick. And sick birds don't move as much as healthy birds, says research published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.Scientists are testing so-called optical flow information – videos from cameras watching the birds in 31 commercial flocks, at various ages, looking for signs of the disease. Chickens that carry campylobacter aren't healthy themselves, the Food Standards Agency in Britain has found. Researchers tested 31 commercial flocks at various ages for the disease.Contaminated chicken meat is considered to be the source of about four-fifths of campylobacter infections in Britain. Scientists say that 60 billion chickens are consumed annually in the world, more than any other form of livestock or poultry. BF 'Food shock' seen as result of climate change Anti-GMO speaker sparks aggie student reaction
Farm & Food Care Video Steps Inside a Grain Corn Farm Friday, December 12, 2025 Farm & Food Care is once again bringing Canadian agriculture closer to consumer than ever with its latest virtual reality experience: a deep dive into grain corn production. This interactive tour takes viewers to the VanQuaethem family farm in Eden, Ontario, where precision technology... Read this article online
Sandra Wolfe elected president of OABA Board Friday, December 12, 2025 The Ontario Agri Business Association has announced its leadership team for the 2025–26 term following its 26th Annual Meeting held in Mississauga in early December. The meeting brought together members from across Ontario’s crop input, grain, and feed sectors to review progress and plan... Read this article online
Animal Health Canada Shares 2030 Goals for Livestock Thursday, December 11, 2025 Animal Health Canada (AHC) has outlined five strategic goals it plans to accomplish by 2030 to protect and advance the health and welfare of farmed animals across the country. Working under its One Health and One Welfare approach, AHC aims to unite federal and provincial governments... Read this article online
What steps does a Grower need to take to Deliver Clean Grain? Thursday, December 11, 2025 Delivering clean and accurately declared grain is an important responsibility for every grower. It helps protect the trust that international buyers place in Canadian grain and keeps valuable markets open for future sales. To support this goal, growers are encouraged to follow simple steps... Read this article online
Ontario harvest outlook: 2025 challenges and maybe a 2026 recovery Thursday, December 11, 2025 It’s December 2025, and Ontario farmers are wrapping up one of the most challenging harvest seasons in recent memory. Extended drought conditions through August and September left a mark on corn yields, while soybeans and winter wheat fared better thanks to timely rains and favourable... Read this article online