Hydro supplements Welsh farm incomes Sunday, October 4, 2015 TGV Hydro has received an Ashden Award for developing micro-hydro schemes for private and community ownership across Wales, helping to regenerate hill-farming communities hurt by low lamb prices, cuts to Common Agricultural Policy subsidies and an increasingly volatile climate.As of June, 23 micro sites had been developed, mostly on farmland. Farmers' incomes are supplemented as excess electricity can be sold into the national grid. According to a press release, a 15 kW turbine produces as much income for a farmer as a flock of sheep and pays for itself within a few years.Wales recently committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050 and wind turbines help reduce the use of hydrocarbons. Ashden "champions and supports sustainable energy leaders to accelerate the transition to a low carbon world," according to its website. BF Iowa lawsuit called 'abrasive' Idaho 'ag gag' law overturned
Feds say Provinces Need to Act on Interprovincial Alcohol Sales Friday, June 5, 2026 Canada’s federal government is intensifying pressure on provinces and territories to complete negotiations and implement direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, a move expected to benefit agricultural producers, small businesses, and consumers across the country. The statement comes out... 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... Read this article online
Rural Canada Is Critical to Trade, Food Security and Economic Recovery Friday, June 5, 2026 Canada is facing global instability, affordability pressures and growing urgency to rebuild its economic foundations. Rural Canada is one of the country’s most important economic assets. Although only about 16% to 18% of Canadians live in rural communities, leaders say those regions... Read this article online
Kudrinkos Store Shines with Farm Focused Award Thursday, June 4, 2026 A grocery store in Ontario,Kudrinkoin Westporthas 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
Transforming Brewers’ Spent Grain into High-Value Ingredients Wednesday, June 3, 2026 A new Canadian agri-food innovation project is set to turn brewery waste into high-value ingredients. Protein Industries Canada has announced a $1.1 million investment to support a collaboration between Terra Bioindustries and Great Western Brewing Company (GWBC). The initiative... Read this article online