Ag critics named Friday, June 3, 2011 by SUSAN MANNTwo Ontario MPs have been named as federal agriculture critics for their parties.For the official opposition New Democratic Party, the agriculture critic is 59-year-old Welland MP Malcolm Allen. He is an electrician by trade and has served on the executive board of the Canadian Auto Workers Local 199 and as deputy mayor of Pelham. Allen replaces Castlegar, B.C.-area MP Alex Atamanenko.The Liberal agriculture critic is Guelph MP Frank Valeriote. He is also his party’s critic for auto policy. Valeriote, 57, has been the MP for Guelph since 2008. He is a lawyer by profession and has served on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food since January 2009. Valeriote replaces Prince Edward Island MP Wayne Easter. BF Waterlogged fields a season long challenge: OMAFRA specialist Farm business goes on despite the strike say farm groups
Parliament’s shut down leaves farmers vulnerable Thursday, January 16, 2025 In March 2025, Canada's agriculture sector and broader supply chain will face a another setback with the expiration of the extended interswitching pilot program. With Parliament prorogued until March 24th, there is effectively no opportunity to renew or make the program permanent before... Read this article online
Ontario Apple Growers name new Chair Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Chris Hedges of Vanessa, Ontario, has been elected as the new Chair of the Ontario Apple Growers (OAG). After completing a year as the organization’s Vice Chair, Hedges () takes over from outgoing Chair Brian Rideout of Blenheim, Ontario, who has led the OAG since December 2023. Past OAG... Read this article online
Tackling vet shortages in rural Ontario Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Research conducted by the University of Guelph (U of G) highlights the challenges in attracting new veterinary graduates to serve food animals, such as cattle, in rural and remote areas of Ontario, particularly northern Ontario. This research is helping to inform solutions aimed at... Read this article online
Dynasty bean wins innovation of the year Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Dynasty, a dark red kidney bean developed by the University of Guelph, has earned the 2024 Innovation of the Year award. This high-yield, disease-resistant variety has become a top choice for growers in Ontario and North America due to its adaptability and strong performance. The award,... Read this article online
Bonnefield Announces Key Executive Promotions Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Bonnefield Financial Inc. recently announced the elevation of two of its senior executives, signaling a strong move to bolster its leadership amidst ongoing expansion efforts. Andrea Gruza will step into the role of President. Gruza, who has been instrumental in shaping Bonnefield’s... Read this article online