Monthly Archives: January 2010

Ten steps to keep modern agriculture on the right track

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Owen Roberts

Is modern agriculture on the right track? For the most part yes, says Rob Hannam, president of the Synthesis Agri-Food Consulting Network. Rob, pictured below, offered a well-paced and ample presentation on the topic to a full house at yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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Research offers economic and environmental benefits, say farmers

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Owen Roberts

About a third of all Canadian farmers virtually joined hands from coast to coast last week, and unveiled a new Guelph-based organization dedicated to lobbying for agricultural research money. It’s called Farmers for Investment in Agriculture, and it consists of … Continue reading →

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Farmers are “victims” of protected species law, says group

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Owen Roberts

Ontario farmers are demanding compensation for land taken out of production because of protected species legislation.  The Ontario Federation of Agriculture  is leading the charge, claiming varying amounts of farmland will cease to be available to its owners if certain … Continue reading →

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