Ireland's beef about horse and pig meat Sunday, March 3, 2013 The detection of a large percentage of horse and pig meat in samples of Irish beef patties is a disaster for consumer confidence in the European Union's meat system, according to published reports.The Irish Food Safety Authority (FSA) tested 27 samples of "beef" patties sold in some of the most popular stores in Ireland and England in January and found one third were positive for horse DNA while 85 per cent contained traces of pig.The Telegraph in London says the horsemeat was traced to Holland, where it costs one quarter as much as beef. Later, Poland and Romania were blamed.Scientists made the discovery by accident. The FSA admitted it had never tested for species before, and the substitution may have been going on for years. The minister in charge swears there is no public health risk. BF Striving for a modus vivendi with the Ontario SPCA OSPCA 'out of control,' says MPP
US-Canada tariff uncertainty continues to concern businesses and farmers Wednesday, August 19, 2026 As of late August 2026, trade relations between Canada and the United States remain under pressure as both countries work to finalize an agreement aimed at preventing a new round of tariffs from disrupting cross-border commerce. While a temporary reprieve has been secured, uncertainty... Read this article online
Woolwich Farmland Fight - Petition Urges Council to Protect Prime Ontario Agricultural Land Monday, August 17, 2026 A proposal to redesignate 107acres of agricultural land in Woolwich Township for employment and industrial development is drawing increasing opposition from residents and farmland advocates who say the project would come at the expense of valuable farmland and the region's agricultural... Read this article online
Gay Lea Expands Dairy Plant for Protein Demand Monday, August 17, 2026 Gay Lea Foods has announced an investment of more than $200 million to expand its dairy manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario. The project is designed to increase production capacity and help meet the rising demand for high-protein dairy products, including cottage cheese. The... Read this article online
2026 Great Ontario Yield Tour Early Reports Show Strong Corn and Soybean Potential Monday, August 17, 2026 Ontario's annual Great Ontario Yield Tour is underway, and early reports are painting a generally optimistic picture for the province's 2026 corn and soybean crop. However, Great Ontario Yield Tour scouts have also highlighted regional challenges. The 11th Annual Great Ontario Yield... Read this article online
How Busch turned bales into advertising dollars for farmers Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Busch is taking a different approach to advertising in rural Canada by moving marketing dollars from city billboards directly into farmers’ fields. The brand’s new “Baleboard” campaign transforms hay bales into oversized six-pack displays inspired by Busch’s limited-edition Farmer’s Pack.... Read this article online