U.K. dairy farmers caught in a supermarket price war Sunday, April 3, 2011 British dairy farmers say they are on the front line of a price war they didn't start with the Asda chain promising to sell its groceries 10 per cent cheaper than rivals Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.According to published reports in Britain, milk was often sold for less than water in supermarkets. National Farmers Union leaders say confidence among dairy producers is at an all-time low. They fear low prices will come at the expense of farmers, and are calling for the introduction of a retail watchdog. The idea of an ombudsman is opposed by the British Retail Consortium, which cites lack of evidence that suppliers are bearing the brunt of intense competition between retailers.Before the price war began, British shoppers were facing food inflation of about four per cent. BF Goat milk: Dairy's fastest growing sub-sector Report of subsidies to dead farmers debunked
Looking for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Women who work in Agriculture? Friday, May 2, 2025 Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show appreciation for the incredible women in agriculture than by supporting products and services created by women in agriculture? Whether she’s managing livestock, growing crops, running a farm-based business—or all of... Read this article online
FCC Predicts Canadian Farmers will Wait to Buy New Farm Equipment Thursday, May 1, 2025 This year may not be the year to buy a brand-new John Deere X Series combine. No matter how great it would be to raise harvest capacity by 45 percent, Canadian farmers may put off their purchase until later. Rising farm equipment prices due to trade disruptions will alter farmers'... Read this article online
Holland Marsh Celebrates 100 Years of Agricultural Excellence Thursday, May 1, 2025 Celebrating a century of farming, community, and natural heritage in Ontario’s “Salad Bowl” 2025 marks a significant milestone for the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Holland Marsh—a region renowned for its rich soil, vibrant farming... Read this article online
How will Carney work with Farmers? Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Prime Minister Carney has a mandate to lead the country, but the country is quite divided, and much of the agriculture industry feels alienated. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre have both pledged cooperation on key issues like U.S. tariffs. As the new... Read this article online
Sheep farmers win Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Sheep farmers and wool producers from Wallenstein, Ont. are Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025. “It’s great to be recognized by your peers in the industry with an award like that,” Ryan Schill told Farms.com. “When we started the sheep farm, there were people questioning us... Read this article online