Livestock farmer appointed to Agricorp board Friday, June 22, 2012 by SUSAN MANNOntario’s Lieutenant Governor in Council has appointed Little Britain-area crop and livestock farmer Harry Stoddart to the Agricorp board of directors.His term began May 30 and ends on May 29, 2015. Stephanie Charest, Agricorp spokesperson, says Stoddart has two decades of experience owning and operating his own crop and livestock operation. He also has 14 years of experience as a management consultant.The board is responsible for the overall performance of Agricorp. The board and its committees typically meet quarterly or as required by business demands and have one annual strategic planning session. The board is accountable to the Ontario agriculture minister, through the chair, for setting objectives and strategic direction including the three-year strategic plan for Agricorp.The board’s chair is Larry Skinner, of Listowel, a former chair of Ontario Pork’s board while the vice chair is David Epp of Leamington, a former chair of the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers board. BF Ontario Dairy Council withdraws Chobani appeals Tribunal wary of tobacco licence misuse
New Holland Marks 50 Years of Twin Rotor Innovation Friday, October 10, 2025 New Holland is celebrating 50 years of leadership in twin rotor harvesting technology, a milestone that began with the introduction of the TR70 combine in 1975. This machine transformed agriculture by bringing the world the concept of twin rotor threshing and... Read this article online
Farmland Values Climb Across the Prairies-Manitoba Leads, Ontario Holds Steady Friday, October 10, 2025 Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 6.0 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). This marks a modest acceleration compared to the first half of 2024, which saw a 5.5 per cent increase. Over... Read this article online
Canada Post Strike Continues to Threatens Agri-Businesses and Rural Communities Thursday, October 9, 2025 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to take swift action to end the ongoing Canada Post strike, warning that the disruption is causing serious harm to small businesses – including many in the agriculture sector. “The government’s... Read this article online
Gleaner T Series Combine Updates Thursday, October 9, 2025 Gleaner continues to advance harvest technology with its new T Series combine, delivering major improvements in power, reliability, and ease of operation. Designed with the farmer in mind, the T Series focuses on performance, accessibility, and cutting-edge precision tools for... Read this article online
Ontario Invests $41M to Boost Agri-Food Innovation Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The Ontario government has announced an investment of more than $41 million over the next four years to enhance and modernize infrastructure under Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO). This initiative, part of the province’s plan to safeguard Ontario’s agri-food sector,... Read this article online