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
Hensall Co Op Strengthens Rural Futures Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Supporting local communities has long been an important part of Hensall Co-op's mission. Through its Strong Communities Initiative, the agricultural cooperative has contributed more than $180,000 to nonprofit organizations over the past six years. The program focuses on helping groups... Read this article online
Green Care Farms celebrates five years of dementia care Monday, September 28, 2026 What a wonderful event! As communities recognize World Alzheimer's Day 2026, Green Care Farms marked a major milestone: five seasons operating Canada's first care farm designed specifically for people living with dementia. The celebration took place on September 19, 2026, at Andrews... Read this article online
Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens Monday, September 28, 2026 As summer gives way to autumn, farmers across the U.S. Midwest and parts of Canada are watching a weather pattern that appears poised to become increasingly active during the heart of harvest season. According to Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass, recent atmospheric... Read this article online
International Plowing Match Wraps Up with Champions, Parades and Rural Pride Monday, September 28, 2026 The 107th International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) concluded Saturday, September 26, after a week that celebrated Ontario agriculture through competition, community spirit and a series of crowd-pleasing parades. Held in Bruce County from September 22 to 26, the event attracted... Read this article online
Canada’s Investment Boom Must Reach Beyond Big Cities, Says Rural Prosperity Group Monday, September 28, 2026 Canada’s first-ever Investment Summit generated headlines for the sheer size of the commitments announced. Federal officials said the event attracted investment commitments approaching $500 billion, with projects spanning critical minerals, artificial intelligence, energy,... Read this article online