Crop swing expected for Southern Ontario
Ontario’s 2018 growing season had an erratic start, weather-wise. But what followed in August was...
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Flex your muscles, feed the people
Food banks depend on generous donations to serve families in need…but there’s more. Volunteers who...
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This culture is hard to swallow
Trade negotiations between the U.S and Canada had a lot to do with supply management. For poultry,...
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Modified tobacco plants help reduce post-weaning diarrhea in piglets
Genetically modified (GM) tobacco has yet another therapeutic use. Studies at University of Guelph...
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Guelph researcher teams up with CTV to unscramble science
Science needs to be explained simply. That’s what CTV is banking on, with a new mini-feature...
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Qinclorac MRL approval marks collaborative win for growers and industry
The recent approval of a maximum residue limit for quinclorac was a great win for canola...
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Thank a farmer. Maybe save a life.
In many ways, farmers are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems, being at the mercy of...
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We need Food Day Canada more than ever.
Food Day Canada took place August 4, but the time to celebrate and support Canada’s food industry...
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Soybean production creeping up in the Netherlands
Soybean production is creeping up in the Netherlands. Ontario’s success story with soybeans is...
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Emerging avian virus found in wild ducks in Ontario
An emerging avian virus in Ontario may be linked to wild ducks, according to a study at the...
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Never too late to give pollinators a hand
Pollinators like bees and butterflies are busy these summer days. They need a variety of nectar...
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Senator Black bids farewell to institute he helped create
The Rural Ontario Institute has become the go-to organization for all things rural in the...
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Profitability quest driving adoption of field data management software
The need for increased profitability is driving more Canadian farmers to adopt new field data...
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Ear tag sensor-based feed program field tested on Canadian dairy
There’s a new dairy feeding program that aims to significantly increase production efficiency,...
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OWEN ROBERTS
Owen Roberts – journalist, columnist, educator – provides an urban perspective on agri-food issues.