Farm Products bows out of Tribunal hearing Thursday, July 16, 2009 by BETTER FARMING STAFFIt’s unlikely that the Farm Products Marketing Commission will take part in the upcoming Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal hearing of its directive to end Ontario Pork’s monopoly marketing powers, says chair Geri Kamenz.“We respect the (Tribunal) process,” Kamenz says.He says the Commission remains convinced that ending the pork board selling monopoly “that this the right direction the value chain should be taking to be sustainable in the long term.” “Every effort was made to solicit the input from all different elements of the value chain” in the pork marketing hearings in July 2008, Kamenz says. “The Oct. 6 decision was a culmination of that process.” BF New quota policies in limbo as dairy board awaits Tribunal ruling Indoor turkey raising rule under fire
Canadian Dealer Full Line Ag Sales Ltd Named NAEDA 2025 Dealer of the Year Friday, December 12, 2025 The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) is proud to announce that Terry and Gerald Swystun, owners of Full Line Ag Sales Ltd, have been named the 2025 Merit Award – Dealer of the Year. The prestigious recognition was presented during the North American Dealer Conference in... Read this article online
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