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
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week veterinary prize awarded Saturday, June 14, 2025 has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce Counties since 1966. While things have evolved over the years, the mandate to provide information to producers and agribusiness has remained firm. Seventeen years ago, the event committee created an annual $1,000 ... Read this article online
Canada Grows Hope Abroad Friday, June 13, 2025 Toronto-based indoor farming company transforms food access in Moldova with first-of-its-kind humanitarian hydroponic project A new Canadian-led indoor farming project is changing lives in Moldova. Built by Just Vertical in partnership with GlobalMedic, the hydroponic farm is the first... Read this article online
Ontario Bean Growers are having a day and you are invited Friday, June 13, 2025 The Ontario Bean Growers have announced it will be holding its annual on August 20, 2025. The day begins with research presentations at 1 pm. Details of the research presentations will be published as they become available. At 4 pm, Chris Gillard will lead attendees on a tour... Read this article online
Ottawa Police looking for farm equipment accident witnesses Thursday, June 12, 2025 The Ottawa Police Service is looking for witnesses or people with dashcam footage to come forward regarding an accident involving farm equipment. A vehicle struck farm equipment on June 6 at Twin Elm Road and Brophy Drive around 6 p.m. The accident resulted in two people requiring... Read this article online
Canada Not Fully Using its Agriculture Potential and Not Competitive Thursday, June 12, 2025 Canada is known for its natural wealth — including minerals, energy, forestry, and agriculture. Among these, the agriculture and agri-food sector stands out with enormous global export potential. This according to Senator Mary Robinson on her Senate of Canada weppage. Senator Robinson... Read this article online