Wild boars a danger to princess's pig, among others Monday, April 6, 2015 The death of a pig belonging to Britain's Princess Anne signals a rising pig problem in western England, the Telegraph reports.A Gloucester Old Spot pig was killed after a wild boar snuck into an enclosure at the Princess' estate in Gloucestershire. Two days earlier, a motorist on the M4 highway died after colliding with a wild pig. John Stowers, South West Liaison Officer with the Deer Initiative, told the North Devon Journal that in the nearby Forest of Dean wild pigs are responsible for more vehicular collisions than deer.According to the North Devon Journal these wild pigs are the result of boars escaping or being deliberately released, and can carry diseases such as swine fever and bovine TB. A culling is planned for the Forest of Dean but it is believed that the pigs have already spread to other areas, the Telegraph reports. BF A Geiger counter for your kitchen? Behind the Lines - April 2015
Study reveals key climate drivers of potato beetle outbreaks Tuesday, April 14, 2026 A long term research project from Michigan State University (MSU) and the University of Wisconsin is offering new insight into what drives Colorado potato beetle outbreaks, giving US potato growers a clearer picture of how weather patterns and environmental conditions shape one of the... Read this article online
Fuel Tax Suspension Offers Timely Relief for Canadian Farmers Ahead of Peak Growing Season Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Canadian farmers are set to see short-term relief at the fuel pump following a major federal policy announcement that directly affects on-farm operating costs. On April 14, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government will temporarily suspend the Fuel Excise Tax on... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in Ontario Tuesday, April 14, 2026 METADATA – Farms.com continues to dive into farm equipment licensing and insurance requirements for Canadian producers with a look at the rules for Ontario. Do Ontarians need a license to drive a tractor? No license is required for a farm tractor or other self-propelled farm... Read this article online
Ontario Farm Leaders Drew and Heather Spoelstra Named 2026 Outstanding Young Farmers Friday, April 10, 2026 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) Program has announced Drew and Heather Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ontario, as the Ontario regional winners for 2026. The announcement was made following the Ontario regional competition held April 7 through 9 in St. Jacobs, Ontario. As provincial... Read this article online
Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre designs revealed Thursday, April 9, 2026 Attendees of the Ontario Agri-Food Discovery Centre’s (OAFDC) AGM last month received a first look at building design concepts. The planned 34,000-square-foot science centre in Listowel, Ont., designed by Moriyama Teshima Architects, the same firm responsible for the looks of buildings... Read this article online