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
SK Credit Unions Create Stronger Networks Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Three well-known Saskatchewan credit unions have completed a historic merger that brings together Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy into one stronger cooperative financial organization– andit’sall legal now. The merger became official on January 1, 2026, and creates a new foundation for... Read this article online
Croptimistic Launches Smart Soil Labs Wednesday, January 7, 2026 CroptimisticTechnology Inc. has launched SWAT LABS, a new in-house soil analysis facility created to improve how soil data is collected, tested, and stored.The lab is located at the company’s new corporate headquarters in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.This facility is designed to connect soil... Read this article online
Carney heading to China to talk ag and other issues Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to China where agriculture discussions are part of the itinerary. The prime minister is scheduled to leave for China on Jan. 13, arrive the next day, and leave on Jan. 17. Agriculture, as well as trade, energy, and international security are among the... Read this article online
Mastering Controlled Burns -- Essential Safety Tips for Farmers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Farmers use prescribed burns for a variety of reasons such as clearing fields, managing crop residue, controlling weeds, pests, and diseases, and improving soil fertility by recycling nutrients. Prescribed burning is a valuable land management tool, but it comes with significant risks... Read this article online
Syngenta brings new fungicide to Canadian potato growers Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Canadian potato farmers will have a new crop input at their disposal for the 2026 season. Syngenta recently introduced Orondis Advanced fungicide to protect against white mould and late blight. “It’s a premix formulation of fluazinam (Group 29) and oxathiapiprolin (Group 49),” Cheryl... Read this article online