Discover how Holland Marsh has evolved over the past century from a modest swamp to Ontario’s key horticultural hub, producing a significant percentage of Asian vegetables, carrots, onions, and leafy greens consumed provincially and contributing over $1 billion annually to the local economy.| Farmtario
One of the most significant pieces of legislation instituted as a result of the Walkerton water crisis inquiry was the Clean Water Act, 2006, known as Bill 43.| Farmtario
Agritourism operators in Ontario will now benefit from provincial government funding and have gained new legal protection to shield them from potential liability.| Farmtario
New Canadians can carry highly diverse emotional experiences with food, a communication with them needs to take that into account.| Farmtario
How can the treaty rights of Indigenous peoples be honoured in a way that gives them a proper seat at the table when it comes to farming in Canada?| Farmtario
Potato farmers are seeking avenues to increase productivity, lower costs and comply with environmental regulations. “We’ve tried to pull together the equipment to go right from planting, fertilizer, spraying, irrigation, […] Read more| Farmtario
The new Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program is moving forward with the construction of a large animal education facility at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus.| Farmtario
A recap of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025, from Show Director Rob O’Connor| Farmtario
Ontario farmers are facing significant losses in production yields due to drought conditions| Farmtario
Canada has a growing nation-wide shortage of veterinarians, particularly in rural and remote areas. An Ontario start-up has launched a solution aimed to lessen the burden on struggling veterinary practices […] Read more| Farmtario
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Off The Beaten Path tour gives farmers the chance to learn about the latest crop research| Farmtario
The market for carbon is a source of debate on actual opportunities versus perceived value to the agri-food industry. Insight on this debate was provided during the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario conference in London last month, where a more farm-centric view on the potential for carbon offsets and insets was shared. Why it matters: […] Read more| Farmtario
Agriculture technology startups HarvestCorp, Finite Robotics, Mycionics and Upside Robotics were part of a London Farm Show and Ag Robotics Working Group panel where they talked about challenges around ag tech.| Farmtario
The newly formed National Farmers Mental Health Alliance (NFMHA) offers a way to help farmers get support that understands the unique lifestyle and circumstances of farming. “We’re combining real farm-lived experience with our professional practices and connections to develop agriculturally informed therapy training for on-the-ground social workers and therapists to serve farmers, their families and […] Read more| Farmtario
Updates to the National Farm Building Code on wind load, snow load and fire protection requirements will increase costs for some new farm buildings.| Farmtario
Glacier FarmMedia has appointed Lora Bender as a bilingual Sales Consultant for Dairy and Eastern Cattle to expand integrated media solutions, strengthen producer connections, and drive growth opportunities in Quebec and Ontario.| Farmtario
New research from University of Guelph shows honeybee mortality went up as antibiotic usage went down| Farmtario
Innovation programs have become a critical part of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show, showecasing up and coming technology for farmers.| Farmtario
In only a few years since the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance was formed, there’s less stigma around farmers seeking help on mental health.| Farmtario
Farmer hesitation to adopt new technologies isn’t unique to Canada. Multiple studies in the United Kingdom, including a 2024 survey by lending institution Barclays, identified that farmers across the Atlantic have the same concerns.| Farmtario
Royal DeMaria winery has broken eight international wine records by following the same method and technique DeMaria used when experimenting the creation of his first batch of icewine.| Farmtario
Many barriers exist for implementing on-farm environmental improvement projects.| Farmtario
The Huronview drainage demonstration farm near Clinton continues to aggregate data from its numerous tillage drainage systems. “People are, like, ‘tell us whether it’s working,’” said project co-ordinator Mel Luymes. “Again, please wait. It’s going to take years for us to get a good answer from this. I’m glad we put it in when we […] Read more| Farmtario
Conservationists argue increased farmer participation is critical for measuring at-risk species on farm land.| Farmtario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 5 under fire for weakening public input and environmental safeguards. OFA optimistic farmland protection could be triggered under special economic zone criteria| Farmtario
Wondering where to park, what you should bring, and how to get around at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show? We’ve answered the top 10 questions attendees may have.| Farmtario
When a sweet corn breeder in 2021 reported severe injury from the herbicide tolpyralate, Marty Williams hoped it was a fluke isolated to a single inbred line. Two years later, after methodical field, greenhouse and genetic testing, his study confirms sensitivity to tolpyralate in 49 sweet corn and field corn lines and also reveals a new […] Read more| Farmtario
The newly launched Lake Erie Enhanced Analysis of Agriculture Practices (LEEAAP) research program aims to reduce phosphorus loading from agricultural fields into Lake Erie. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) said in a release the goal of the program is to expand the industry’s knowledge bank with a data-driven approach to help with […] Read more| Farmtario
Researchers from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science have released a first-of-its-kind study quantifying cropland phosphorus budgets around the world. It is expected to help identify regional nutrient management gaps in food production and consumption systems. The database is also expected to help countries and regions evaluate their performances in addressing phosphorus pollution and scarcity challenges, […] Read more| Farmtario
Artificial intelligence is already transforming the food we eat, how farmers produce it and how it reaches the consumer, experts say| Farmtario
Ontario continues to encourage farmers to adopt technologies reducing phosphorus runoff into local watersheds with a $3 million Farm Washwater Innovation and Stewardship program addressing the Lake Simcoe Watershed.| Farmtario
A confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV) has been detected in a horse in Wellington County, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health announced July 31. The animal had no travel history, indicating the virus is present locally, the health unit said in a release. This is the first confirmation of EEEV in a horse in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, […] Read more| Farmtario
The Ford government likes to publish policy decisions on Friday afternoons prior to long weekends.| Farmtario
Canada could face a labour shortage in the agriculture sector without engaging key demographics like youth and post-secondary graduates.| Farmtario
Premier Equipment is acquiring Green Tractors, creating a 20-location John Deere dealer which will be the largest in Ontario.| Farmtario
In her regular Innovations section submission, our contributor Lilian Schaer takes a look at what will be trendy amongst agriculture technology investors in 2024. I’ve watched with interest in the last few years what’s considered ‘hot’ in the world of agriculture in the eyes of investors – and how quickly that interest fades and moves […] Read more| Farmtario
Dr. Rene Van Acker has been appointed as the University of Guelph’s new vice-president (research and innovation). The University of Guelph said in a release his five-year appointment “will be crucial in furthering U of G as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities.” Van Acker has served as interim vice-president (research) since last July. and said […] Read more| Farmtario
HJV Equipment expands as a full-line PTx Trimble dealer, increasing its capacity to assist growers with advanced agricultural technology solutions.| Farmtario
Ontario’s Agricultural Stewardship Initiative's (ASI) $3 million cost-share program intake opens on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., helping agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based businesses improve energy efficiency and increase competitiveness, sustainability, and productivity.| Farmtario
Rural tourism operators push ‘support local’ as rising U.S. tensions discourage American travel to Ontario’s countryside and keep Canadians north of the border| Farmtario
The government of Ontario has announced the creation of a Chief Conservation Executive position to oversee Conservation Authority activities. Announced via a press release published just before noon on June […] Read more| Farmtario
The University of Guelph’s board of governors unanimously approved the appointment of world-renowned scholar and leader, Dr. Rene Van Acker, as its 10th president and vice-chancellor beginning July 2, 2025.| Farmtario
Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited announced June 24 it has entered into an agreement to sell Cambridge, Ont.-based animal nutrition business Grober Nutrition to CG Wellington Inc.| Farmtario
Lakehead University’s Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (CDVM) program receives $10 million investment. The new animal education facility will be named Gakina Awesiinyag, from the Anishinaabemowin language, which translates to “All Animals (Place For).”| Farmtario
A report on digital agriculture from the Canadian Agri-food Policy Institute and EMILI says data strategies need to be a 10-year national priority for Canada.| Farmtario
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is expanding its grain handling capabilities in Eastern Canada with the acquisition of a deep-water bulk marine export terminal from Societe En Commandite Terminal Grains in Quebec City.| Farmtario
Canadian agricultural groups welcomed Mark Carney’s new minority federal government on Tuesday morning and pushed for immediate action on pressing issues.| Farmtario
Successfully managing cash flow for growth and diversification has landed friends and business partners DJ Wassenaar and Matt Bergman the 2024 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmer award.| Farmtario
U.S. tariffs dominated the atmosphere of the London Farm Show as exhibitors and attendees sought to mitigate the potential impact on the agriculture industry.| Farmtario
The London Farm Show runs March 5 to 7, 2025 in London, Ontario at the Western Fair District.| Farmtario
Olly Harrison and Davide Gomiero were recognized at Agritechnica and Eurotier for their public story telling about their farming operations.| Farmtario
Women can face unique challenges on the farm and often lack needed resources.| Farmtario
A disease outbreak can be an upsetting situation for barn workers that can make them lose confidence and undermine disease control efforts.| Farmtario
The Farmer Wellness Initiative (FWI) is getting $538,000 through Sustainable CAP funding to diversify its free ag-based mental health services.| Farmtario
More than 30 pieces of equipment were demonstrated at the Ontario Forage Expo, from cutting to tedding, raking, merging, baling, forage harvesting and bale drying.| Farmtario
Dairy farmers who want to expand must first get land and people in place. That was a common theme from a cross-country panel of leading dairy farmers.| Farmtario