Pork barn site visits reach milestone Thursday, March 8, 2012 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario Pork recently processed its 500th barn site visit for the National Biosecurity Training Program of the Canadian Swine Health Board. The Canadian Swine Health Board has provided funding to Ontario Pork for an additional 1,000 barn site visits.Dr. Mike DeGroot, Ontario Biosecurity Program Coordinator for Ontario Pork, says the program has two parts. Farmers meet in groups with a veterinarian for training on best biosecurity practices. Farmers then fill out a self-assessment and that is followed up with a farm visit by the veterinarian.On the farm visit, DeGroot says, veterinarians make suggestions and tell farmers “where they can improve their biosecurity.”So far, 1,000 producers have taken the class sessions. DeGroot says they expect class sessions and visits to all 1,500 barn sites will be wrapped up by the end of this year. BF Report says pork exports to South Africa under threat How much have productivity gains offset the downsizing impacts?
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BASF Expands Advanced Breeding Systems Wednesday, March 18, 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions is investing $27 million CAD to expand its Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation in Saskatoon. The project will begin this spring and aims to strengthen the company’s position in global canola development. This investment also supports economic growth and... Read this article online
New funding boosts organic fertilizer Solugen production and expansion plans Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Solugen, a company focused on sustainable agriculture solutions, has secured a $50 million equity investment to support its growth and expansion plans. The funding is led by Idealist Capital, along with support from Canada Growth Fund, which focuses on promoting a low-carbon economy. This... Read this article online
PTx FarmENGAGE Software Simplifies Farm Data Management Wednesday, March 18, 2026 The platform redefines how farmers collect, analyze, and share operational data—no matter what color their equipment is. PTx is advancing farm data management with its field information software, FarmENGAGE, designed to help farmers better organize, analyze, and act on their operational... Read this article online
Innovation Takes Center Stage at Canada’s Farm Show in Regina Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Canada’s Farm Show officially kicked off yesterday at the REAL District in Regina, Saskatchewan, welcoming thousands of producers, innovators and industry leaders from across Canada and beyond. Presented by Bunge, the three‑day event runs through Thursday and promises a packed agenda... Read this article online