Ontario SPCA and Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency join forces to prevent animal abuse Thursday, April 24, 2014 by MATT MCINTOSH The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency have signed a memorandum of agreement to jointly investigate claims of animal abuse related to sheep. According to an April 22 press release from the Society the agreement struck means “trained sheep industry representatives” will accompany animal abuse inspectors to sheep specific farm calls. “The agreement allows us to provide technical assistance to abuse inspectors,” says Jennifer MacTavish, general manager of Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency. “It’s an opportunity to provide inspectors with a better understanding of the sheep industry codes of practice.” The two organizations will also host joint, biannual education sessions relating to on-farm animal care codes of practice. No dates have yet been set for the education session says MacTavish. The society has struck four similar agreements with other livestock commodity groups. The National Farm Animal Care Council, the group responsible for facilitating the development of Canada’s livestock codes of practice, last updated the sheep codes of practice in December. BF OFA wants to see debt retirement charge removed from Ontario farm bills too Ontario government slow to implement Local Food Act says PC ag critic
Fendt unveils new tractors and planter at Farm Progress Show Friday, September 4, 2026 Fendt introduced three major equipment additions during the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, including the global launches of the 1100 Vario MT Gen2 Track Tractor and Momentum 80-Foot Planter, along with the North American debut of the 300 Vario Gen5 tractor series. The tradeshow... Read this article online
Quinoa - How an Ancient Grain Became a Prairie Crop Opportunity Thursday, September 3, 2026 What began as an experimental crop on Canadian farms has become a small but increasingly recognized part of the country's specialty crop sector. Quinoa, often celebrated for its high protein content, gluten-free status, and versatility in food products, has been grown commercially in... Read this article online
Massey Ferguson launches N-Series planters at Farm Progress Show Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Massey Ferguson North America has unveiled its new N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planters during the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, introducing a lineup designed to offer growers greater flexibility, integrated planting technology and lower long-term ownership costs. The new series... Read this article online
Applications Open for AALP Class 22 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) has opened applications for Class 22, giving aspiring leaders an opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and expand their understanding of the agriculture and food sector. The program,establishedin 1984, has playedan important... Read this article online
AI Powered Super Bean Could Grow in Ontario Farmers Fields Soon Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Researchers at the University of Guelph developedBeanGPT, an artificial intelligence is helping transform crop development, and a new dry bean variety may soon bring major benefits to farmers. Researchers have created an AI-supported breeding platform calledBeanGPTthat helpsidentifythe best... Read this article online