Research combines water, agriculture Tuesday, May 17, 2011 by PAT CURRIEThe Ontario government announced Wednesday that it is investing $300,000 in new research aimed at protecting and conserving water while strengthening agri-food industries. The water-related research is part of almost $1.3 million provided under the New Directions research program. The program also includes projects aimed at the emerging organic and ethnic markets, the ornamental horticulture (flowers and plants) sector and food processing.The Centre for Agricultural Renewable Energy and Sustainability in Ridgetown has commissioned a research biodiesel facility to investigate technological, economic and environmental aspects of biodiesel production. Researchers will investigate how the wastewater can be used to purify crude glycerol (useful as an animal feed ingredient) and help compost waste from poultry farms. Benefits could include reducing costs, improving water use and quality, and improving air quality from poultry operations.Researchers will also compare water use in 20 dairy systems on several farms. The findings will be will then be shared with other dairy farmers. Researchers will measure how much water is used for such things as cleaning cows before milking and washing dairy equipment and milking parlours.Researchers will also probe water use at greenhouses producing vegetables, plants and flowers. Five innovative treatment technologies will be evaluated under field conditions for their effectiveness in providing high-quality water for re-use. The best technologies will then be shared with the horticulture industry. BF GFO study seeks to explain price spikes RMP on track
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
How Much of Your Thanksgiving Dinner Reaches Canadian Farmers? Thursday, October 8, 2026 There are lots of articles and videos about the cost of this year's Thanksgiving dinner. But the Farms.com team we wondered, how much of the pie so to speak, was making it to the farmer. Admittedly, we used Artificial Intelligence to help us make certain calculations and assumptions.... Read this article online
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Donate $25,000 to Fight Hunger During Agriculture Week Thursday, October 8, 2026 As Ontario Agriculture Week gets underway and Thanksgiving celebrations approach, Ontario's fruit and vegetable growers are once again demonstrating their commitment to local communities through a significant contribution aimed at fighting hunger and reducing food waste. The Ontario Fruit... Read this article online
Canadian Food System Trust Holds Steady, but Uncertainty and Misinformation Are Rising Thursday, October 8, 2026 Canadians largely maintain a positive view of the nation's food system, but rising concerns about affordability, misinformation, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence are creating a more complex environment for maintaining public trust. That was among the key findings... Read this article online
Farmland Demand Strong in Alberta, Not so for the Rest of Canada Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Canadian farmland values continued their upward trend during the first half of 2026, although growth has moderated compared to the rapid gains seen in recent years. According to Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) mid-year farmland values review, cultivated farmland increased by an average of... Read this article online