Cutting out the dairy middleman Tuesday, November 2, 2010 German dairy farmer Bruno Stauf has found a way to cut out the middleman processor and put consumers' money directly into his pocket. His solution? Install a stainless steel vending machine.According to Reuters news service, the "Milchtankstelle" dispenses milk from 78 cows into containers that consumers bring or buy. The station is open 24/7 and customers pay the equivalent of 70 cents per litre, more than they pay in supermarkets.Reuters reports that Stauf was getting only 20 cents a litre for the previous 18 months. He invested 12,000 euros in the machine and expects a quick payoff. His station is about 30 kilometres outside the large German city of Cologne.Stauf says his milk contains more protein and fat than supermarket milk and his customers complain that store-bought milk doesn't taste good any more. The story did not say if the milk was unpasteurized.Good luck marketing milk this way in Canada. BF Australians get to ride a horse and eat it, too High yield ag cuts greenhouse gases
Ontario Opens First Soymilk Powder Plant Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Ontario is celebrating a major step forward in agri-food innovation with a nearly $24 million investment by Alinova Canada Inc. to build the country’s first non-GMO soymilk powder processing plant. The new facility, located in Morrisburg, will create 15 good-paying jobs and strengthen the... Read this article online
New marketing board possible for Ont. agriculture Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Ontario’s dairy goat industry could have its own marketing board. If approved, the marketing board would focus on four pillars, said Lindsay Dykeman, general manager of the Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative. “Those pillars are advocacy, business risk management, research and education,... Read this article online
Compassionate Online Support Hub for Coping with Pet Loss Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Losing a pet is an emotional experience for many families, and having access to supportive information can make the healing process easier. To help caregivers during these challenging moments, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph has launched a new online resource... Read this article online
Ontario harvest outlook: 2025 challenges and maybe a 2026 recovery Tuesday, December 2, 2025 It’s December 2025, and Ontario farmers are wrapping up one of the most challenging harvest seasons in recent memory. Extended drought conditions through August and September left a mark on corn yields, while soybeans and winter wheat fared better thanks to timely rains and favourable... Read this article online
Ontario and Quebec farmers named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Two farming families from Ontario and Québec have been named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) for 2025. The announcement came during the national event held in Toronto from November 27–30, where six regional finalists were honoured for their contributions to Canadian... Read this article online