Pork producers blame supply management Wednesday, March 20, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario pork producers say supply management in other sectors is damaging their industry.The only disagreement among delegates at this year’s annual general meeting was over how heavy handed they want Ontario Pork to be in lobbying government to curb supply management. Despite a failed attempt to soften it, a resolution calling on Ontario Pork to work with other non-supply managed groups to urge the government to put trade ahead of dairy and poultry farmer protection passed 68 to 13.The long-simmering debate has come to the fore as Canada negotiates trade deals in Europe and Asia that pork producers feel would open up markets for them. BF Behind the Lines - April 2013 Ontario SPCA issues blow up at Ontario Pork meeting
Nine Firms Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain Thursday, October 8, 2026 Canada is taking new steps to strengthen its food supply chain and create more value from the crops grown across the country. Protein Industries Canada has announced that nine companies from different provinces are joining its Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain program. The initiative... Read this article online
CFIB Calls for Tax Relief for Small Business Thursday, October 8, 2026 Entrepreneurs and small businessesare facing challenges from weak consumer spending, labour shortages, rising operating costs, and economic uncertainty- and agri-buisnesses are no exception. Ongoing trade tensions and supply chain disruptions have added further pressure, making it more... Read this article online
A Thanksgiving meal from Canadian farmers Thursday, October 8, 2026 As families prepare to share a Thanksgiving meal together this weekend, it’s appropriate to highlight Canadian farmers’ roles in providing the ingredients. With that at top of mind, Farms.com created a Thanksgiving ingredient list with farmers from each province providing a unique part of... Read this article online
Share Your Ag Ideas and Win a Scholarship Thursday, October 8, 2026 Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Agriculture Student Scholarship, a program designed to support students interested in building a future in the agriculture industry. The scholarship encourages young people to share their ideas and contribute to solving some of the challenges... Read this article online
Ontario invests $6.1 million in northern agriculture projects Thursday, October 8, 2026 The Ontario government is investing more than $6.1 million in 14 agricultural projects across Northern Ontario in an effort to improve farm productivity, support rural communities, and strengthen the province’s food production capacity. The funding is being provided through the Northern... Read this article online