Better Pork Magazine Archive June 2008 NICHE MARKETING: A venture still in its infancy for Ontario producers Producers, packers and retailers are starting to respond to consumer demands for specialty pork. But the industry is still far from the potential 15 to 20 per cent of provincial pork production that industry experts believe could go to niche markets By DON STONEMAN & MARY BAXTER August 2008 April 2008
From Tractors to Putting Livestock at Risk: The Rising Cyber Risk Facing Canadian Farms Friday, May 8, 2026 Canadian farms are becoming more dependent on digital tools, but this growth has also increased the risk of cyberattacks. In one real case, a farmer contacted Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, a cybersecurity expert at the University of Guelph, after noticing a strange message on a computer. The quick... Read this article online
CROPLAN Expands Canola Portfolio with Brevant® Hybrids Friday, May 8, 2026 WinField®United Canada has announced an expansion of its CROPLAN canola portfolio to support Canadian farmers and independent ag retailers with more reliable seed choices. As part of this move, selectBrevant®commodity canola hybrids will now be offered under the CROPLAN brand. This change... Read this article online
Ag Salary Benchmarking: How Agribusinesses Set Competitive Pay Friday, May 8, 2026 Finding accurate salary data has become a growing challenge for agribusiness employers competing for skilled professionals. Unlike broader industries, agriculture and agrifood operate within highly specialized markets where generic compensation surveys often fail to reflect real-world... Read this article online
Ontario Grain Farmers Open 2026 Legacy Scholarship Friday, May 8, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship which supports students pursuingpost-secondaryeducation related to the future of Ontario’s grain andagrifood industry. The program aims to encourage education and leadership development among young people... Read this article online
SARM Urges Flood Safety Across SK Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is urging residents to focus on flood safety as widespread flooding continues to affect many parts of the province. Several rural and local communities are facing serious challenges as water levelsrise,and access routes are... Read this article online