U.K. charity rescues battery hens Sunday, December 4, 2011 The United Kingdom's first registered charity for laying hens, founded in 2005, has "helped tens of thousands of hens enjoy a second chance in life rather than go from cage to slaughter." A more specific number is 250,000 hens. According to its website, The British Hen Welfare Trust receives an average donation of £3-4 per "ex-bat," so do the math. Donations "fund our hen collections as well as our educational programme," says the charity, whose patrons include celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, actress Amanda Holder and the Duchess of Richmond, who has her own flock of rescued birds.While the website is careful to say that British farmers work within the highest animal welfare standards in the world, it extols readers to "tell your family, friends and work colleagues they too can help take a battery hen out of her cage simply by selecting products that use eggs from welfare-friendly sources." BF Debate over global warming causes heat Off-roading spreads weeds
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