Modify food label requirements say ag groups Thursday, May 12, 2011 by PAT CURRIEHaving caught Prime Minister Harper’s ear two years ago to bring about changes in the labels put on Canadian food, the Ontario and Canadian federations of agriculture are hoping to do so again, and this time hope the feds get it right."It’s becoming more and more obvious that the changes are not working," OFA President Bette Crews said Wednesday.Crews and CFA President Ron Bonnett said that the standard set by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for packaged food to have a minimum 98 per cent Canadian content before it can be labelled Product of Canada is too high."It’s almost impossible to meet," said Crews. She explains that many products such as pickles and chicken pot pie include other food items such as vinegar and vegetables that have been imported while the main ingredient is 100per cent Canadian.The CFA is pushing for 85 per cent Canadian content, said Bonnett, “which is more reasonable."The 98 per cent standard is so high that many food processors and packers ignore the Product of Canada labels and instead label their products as Made in Canada, which does not identify all of the ingredients."The consumers don’t know the difference. It’s causing confusion," said Crews.She said the food labels issue would be treated as part of a coming OFA-CFA push for a national food strategy, an aim that both organizations will treat as their top priorities. BF Ag ministers support supply management Winery enters new markets
Sowing Solutions--Guelph’s Agri-Food Research Gets Federal Spotlight Friday, October 3, 2025 The University of Guelph welcomed two prominent federal representatives for a day of engagement and discovery on Friday, October 3rd. Dominique O’Rourke, Member of Parliament for Guelph, hosted the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, for a comprehensive tour... Read this article online
Downtown Diner Delivers a Taste of Canadian Farming to Ottawa Friday, October 3, 2025 This week, the heart of Canada’s capital was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Canadian agriculture as Sparks Street played host to the Downtown Diner, a pop-up event celebrating Canadian food and the farmers who make it possible. At the center of the conversation was... Read this article online
Poll Reveals Mixed Public Sentiment on BC Ostrich Cull Decision Thursday, October 2, 2025 Farms.com poll shows divided opinions among Canadian farmers on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull. A recent poll conducted on Farms.com's X account @OntAg aimed to capture Canadian farmers' views on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the ostrich cull in British... Read this article online
Effective Strategies for Corn Soybean and Wheat Thursday, October 2, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, effective crop residue management in corn, soybean, and wheat fields is key to profitability and long-term soil health. It begins at harvest, with combines and headers set correctly to size and spread residue evenly across the... Read this article online
New Ontario agrobotics challenge seeking high school submissions Thursday, October 2, 2025 A new competition for Ontario high school students is looking for innovative ways to solve challenges in the ag sector. The AgRobotics Ontario Challenge launched at the end of September. The competition is a collaboration between the Western Fair District, the Ontario Council for... Read this article online