AgriStability deadlines looming Saturday, June 11, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFThere are two deadlines coming up for individuals and corporations participating in the AgriStability program. Individuals who have already met the April deadline to enroll in the program have to produce their tax form T1163 by June 15. They have until June 30 to submit AgriStability program forms. Corporations participating in the program have until June 30 to submit their statement A.AgriStability, administered by Agricorp, is a federal-provincial program designed to protect producers from large declines in their farming income due to market conditions, production loss or increased costs of production.The program compares your production margin (net income this year) to your reference margin (the average of your recent production margins). If your production margin falls below 85 per cent of your reference margin, you trigger an AgriStability payment.BF Greenhouse gas controls affect input prices MicroFIT operators left unplugged
Nuffield Canada Scholar Presentations to take place in Halifax Tuesday, January 14, 2025 On January 24, 2025, Nuffield Canada will host its at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Nuffield Canada seeks “to ignite global exploration, discovery, and innovation in Canadian agriculture.” Its mission is “to provide a dynamic... Read this article online
Re-defining waste in Canada Friday, January 10, 2025 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has provided an update on some of its ongoing research in biomass and bioproducts. Biomass is a renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals, including crops grown for non-food uses, leaves and stalks, fruit skins, and... Read this article online
Canada's 2024 crop harvest insights Friday, January 10, 2025 The 2024 Canadian crop harvest showed mixed results says Statistics Canada, with some crops performing exceptionally well, while others faced challenges. It is the time of year when farmers have a chance to reflect on last year's harvest and prepare for the upcoming season. Wheat... Read this article online
AEM partners with Euro counterpart to enhance global alignment on key ag manufacturer issues Wednesday, January 8, 2025 The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the European Agricultural Machinery Association (CEMA) have signed a () to enhance advocacy efforts for the agricultural equipment industry. The agreement seeks to create a positive legislative and regulatory environment across... Read this article online
Better Farming Ontario January 2025 issue available online Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Regular letter delivery may be returning to normal at Canada Post, but magazine delivery is still lagging significantly behind. Based on these Canada Post delays, once again the Ontario Federation of Agriculture has agreed to share the digital version of the January 2025 issue of... Read this article online