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
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