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
Alberta Canola calling for trade compensation Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Alberta’s canola sector is asking the federal government for compensation to help offset challenges caused by Chinese tariffs. In a May 8 letter to the federal finance and agriculture ministers, Alberta Canola Growers says targeted compensation is necessary due to the challenges the... Read this article online
Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention Names Douglas Darling as President Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention (OFVC) has named Niagara-based grower Douglas Darling as its new President, marking a leadership transition as the organization prepares for continued growth and innovation within Ontario’s horticulture sector. Darling, with Sunnydale Farms in... Read this article online
Sunrise Farms invests over $100 million to build advanced poultry plant in Woodstock Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Ontario’s agri‑food sector is set for another major boost as Sunrise Farms announced an investment of more than $100 million to build a state‑of‑the‑art poultry processing facility in Woodstock. The expansion—described as the largest greenfield project in the company’s history—will create... Read this article online
Simple Breeding Boosts Bee Survival Wednesday, May 20, 2026 To celebrate World Bee Day, May 20, we thought some good news about bees would be welcome. Honeybee colonies continue to face serious losses each year due to many challenges. Changes in weather, climate conditions, and land use all affect bee health. However, Varroa mites remain the... Read this article online
Caring for Fish in a Farm Pond: Best Practices for Healthy, Productive Water Systems Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Farm ponds are more than just scenic features on a property—they can serve as valuable assets for, recreation, and ecosystem health. Some people like fancy fish in their pond, while some people are not too particular. Whether there are fish in your farm pond, or it’s just a pond, proper... Read this article online