CFIA announces new food safety enforcement measures Monday, November 25, 2013 by SUSAN MANN Meat processors that fail to respect Canadian meat safety requirements will be facing new penalties, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says. The new fines are called administrative monetary penalties and they can be applied if, for example, a company withholds information or records needed for a food safety investigation, CFIA says in a Nov. 21 announcement posted on its website. The fines can range from $1,300 to $10,000, CFIA spokesperson Elena Koutsavakis says by email. CFIA will introduce the penalties for meat-related violations after it holds industry-wide consultations, amends regulations and properly trains inspectors “to insure that these new measures are applied consistently across the country.” BF What to do with pigeons no one wanted New York equity firm acquires Ontario farm implement manufacturer
Canada and Ontario Invest $12M in Farm Sustainability Program Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The governments of Canada and Ontario are providing an additional $12 million through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to help farmers invest in technologies and management practices that improve efficiency, lower operating costs, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of... Read this article online
Rappa High-Speed Electric Fencing System Friday, June 12, 2026 Rappa has introduced its vehicle-mounted fencing solution, the Rappa Winder, to the U.S. market, offering a faster and more efficient way to install and retrieve electric fencing. The system reduces fencing time by up to 80 percent, allowing producers to deploy approximately 650... Read this article online
P&H and Picton Terminals officially open new Picton grain facility after months of early operations Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) and Picton Terminals formally opened their new bulk agricultural marine terminal today, June 10, 2026—an event that marks the public debut of a facility that has already been operating for months. Construction wrapped up in February, with... 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 regions, with... Read this article online
Kudrinkos Store Shines with Farm Focused Award Thursday, June 4, 2026 A grocery store in Ontario, Kudrinko in Westport has 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