Much ado about zoo poo Tuesday, March 4, 2014 African Lion Safari, the popular Flamborough game farm, never had any issues about what to do with the droppings left by its birds, lions, giraffes and elephants. "It's just manure," controller John Ackland told The Hamilton Spectator this past December. "We've tested it, compared it to cow and horse manure and it's just the same." The poo is used as fertilizer for the soybean and fodder fields on the Safari's 300-hectare property and is often requested by local farmers. But, this spring, the fertilizing may be on hold. African Lion Safari learned last winter that the province does not consider its operation a farm, therefore, their poo is not manure. It's garbage and must be disposed of in a landfill like any other waste product. African Lion Safari plans to argue its case to the Environmental Review Tribunal sometime this year. BF Pollution wrecks Chinese farmland The aquaculture of tomorrow may be land-based
Canada’s Ag Day Is Coming Soon – Here is why it matters! Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Canada’s Ag Day is a national moment to recognize the people who grow, raise, make, and move our food. Ag Day will be on February 10th and it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. But beneath the celebration lies something even more essential: our food system depends on... Read this article online
Growing Home with BASF Opens 2026 Nominations Wednesday, February 4, 2026 After strong community engagement in 2025, BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada is inviting Canadians to take part once again as nominations open for the 2026 Growing Home with BASF program. Now entering its fourth year, the initiative continues to support organizations that play an... Read this article online
Wean-to-Finish Survivability Drives Performance and Profitability Monday, February 2, 2026 Looking beyond mortality totals to understand survivability challenges and opportunities in wean-to-finish production. Wean-to-finish survivability has become a growing point of pressure for the swine industry. As pigs grow, the financial impact is significantly greater than losses... Read this article online
Grey County Ag Services launches 2026 winter course lineup for farmers and rural residents Friday, January 30, 2026 Grey County Agricultural Services has released its 2026 Winter Course List, offering one of the most diverse and community‑focused educational lineups the organization has ever assembled. Running from February through early April, this year’s program includes hands‑on livestock training,... Read this article online
DIY Spark Plug Test - Keep Engines Running Smoothly Friday, January 30, 2026 From chainsaws to snow blowers, you can keep your small engine equipment in great shape with some preventative maintenance and knowledge. Help keep your machines running smoothly. If you use other small-engine tools on the farm, like chainsaws and other power equipment, spark plugs... Read this article online