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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Industry confidence seen in rising farmland values
It’s a seller’s market right now for anyone looking to divest themselves of Canadian farmland,...
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Benchmark study shows health challenges for dairy cull cows at auction
Many culled dairy cows in Ontario are being shipped to auction in less than optimal condition, and...
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Ontario chicken to get a boost from new accelerator program
A program sponsored by the Chicken Farmers of Ontario is giving wings to new chicken products. The...
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Report calls for more responsible labeling to avoid ‘fish fraud’
Food fraud is a global problem highlighted by misrepresentation of fish and other seafood species....
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“Invisible” women who farm struggling with identity
Women play a huge role in food production worldwide. But despite their levels of farm workforce...
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Keep it brilliant, keep it simple
The world’s innovators recognize that for advanced technology to be used for its intended purpose,...
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Young leaders grow where they’re planted
It’s no easy feat to develop the leaders of tomorrow – leadership and development programs require...
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OWEN ROBERTS
Owen Roberts – journalist, columnist, educator – provides an urban perspective on agri-food issues.