Farm business planning increases growth Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFFarmers actively engaged in business management planning practices are seeing increased growth while farmers who do not plan have lower or declining incomes, according to a new study by Ipsos Reid. The study was recently previewed at a meeting of the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI) which surveyed Ontario farmers on their farm business management practices and attitudes. The study included six focus groups and 20 in-depth interviews with farmers as well as telephone interviews with 500 farmers of various farm types across the province. "This survey shows that there is a connection between farm business management planning and farm business growth," says Gerald Renkema,the newly elected Chair of the AMI. BF Greenhouse sales up Pigeon King case postponed again
International Plowing Match 2026 Draws Largest Crowd Since Pandemic Return Saturday, October 3, 2026 The 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) has delivered its strongest attendance performance since the event returned following the COVID-19 pandemic, welcoming 71,330 visitors to Bruce County over five days. Held from September 22 to 26 near Walkerton, the event... Read this article online
MS Schippers unveils autonomous barn-cleaning robot Friday, October 2, 2026 The MS Smart Cleaning Robot (see photo montage above) offers three phases on one device for barn cleaning: combining high-pressure washing, chemical foam soaking, and disinfection in a single autonomous pass. A Dutch agricultural technology company is introducing an automated cleaning system... Read this article online
Canada's Productivity Mega Deduction Could Fuel New Farm and Ag-Tech Investment Friday, October 2, 2026 Canada's agriculture sector, food processors, equipment manufacturers, and ag-tech companies could soon benefit from a major new federal tax incentive designed to accelerate investment and economic growth. During a visit to Allan Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. in Charlottetown, Prince... Read this article online
Fertilizer Canada Welcomes Supply Chain and Labour Measures in Bill C-39 Thursday, October 1, 2026 Canada's fertilizer sector is throwing its support behind the federal government's proposed Building Canada Strong Act, saying the legislation could help strengthen the transportation and supply chain systems that are critical to agricultural trade. Fertilizer Canada President and CEO... Read this article online
Ont. farmer thankful for doctor’s push for breast cancer screening Wednesday, September 30, 2026 An Ontario farmer is thankful her doctor persisted in encouraging her to get a mammogram. Sarah Wynn, who co-owns Wynn Farms, an apple orchard and agritourism business in Bath, Ont., wasn’t in a hurry to get the screening. “I didn’t think too much of it, but it was my doctor who kept... Read this article online