Imported fruit linked to Aussie hepatitis outbreak Friday, May 1, 2015 Australian farmers are selling more fresh berries than usual after imported frozen berries were implicated in a February hepatitis A outbreak, the Free Press Leader reports.The outbreak has been linked to poor hygiene and water supplies in a Chinese packaging plant, Pork Network reports. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott supports plans for new Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) in response to the incident: "We don't want to add needlessly to the burdens of business, but we do want to ensure that consumers get the information that they need and the public is protected."Otto Saeck, a blueberry farmer in New South Wales, told ABC Rural: "I think if you buy Australian fruit you're going to get good quality fruit; if you buy imported you have to take your chances unfortunately." By early March, 26 cases of hepatitis A had been reported, News.com.au reports. BF Goat meat and milk finding favour in North America Plant protection bill gets mixed response
Wildfire Smoke Over Ontario--What Farmers Need to Know Thursday, July 16, 2026 Ontario farmers are becoming increasingly familiar with hazy skies as wildfire smoke drifts across the province. While much of the public focus remains on human health and visibility, the agricultural impacts are also drawing attention as smoke affects crop development, livestock... Read this article online
EMILI Celebrates 10 Years of Connecting Farmers, Innovators, and Industry Partners Thursday, July 16, 2026 The Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) has received $3.5 million in funding from the Government of Canada to strengthen agricultural innovation and technology adoption in Manitoba. The announcement was made earlier this week during EMILI’s Field Day event... Read this article online
Table Beet Harvest has Begun Wednesday, July 15, 2026 July marks the beginning of Ontario's fresh beet harvest season, with growers across the province supplying one of Canada's most popular root vegetables to grocery stores, farmers' markets, food processors, and wholesale distributors, and fellow farmers. Known for their versatility,... Read this article online
Massive Norfolk County Barn Fire Kills 20,000 Hogs, Shuts Down Highway 3 in Southwestern Ontario Wednesday, July 15, 2026 A devastating barn fire in Norfolk County has left one of Ontario's largest hog facilities destroyed and an estimated 20,000 hogs dead, drawing attention across the agricultural sector and raising new questions about emergency preparedness, livestock protection, and farm infrastructure... Read this article online
Canadian Grain Commission Updates Grain Grading Rules for 2026-27 Crop Year Tuesday, July 14, 2026 The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is introducing several important changes to grain grading procedures for the 2026-27 crop year, including updates affecting Canada Western Amber Durum, wheat and red lentils. The revisions, which take effect August 1, were developed following... Read this article online