B.C.'s loss is Ontario's gain Saturday, August 8, 2015 Ontario hazelnut farmers are benefiting after a blight devastated the B.C. hazelnut industry, The Globe and Mail reports.Hazelnut orchards in B.C.'s Fraser Valley have been ravaged by the eastern filbert blight, which The Tyee reports spread from similarly effected orchards in Oregon and Washington states. Combined with two years of poor harvests in Turkey, which produces more than two-thirds of the world's hazelnuts, this loss has the industry scrambling to find new suppliers.Ontario is one location they have turned to. According to The Globe and Mail, Nutella-maker Ferrero SpA has made a deal with the Ontario Hazelnut Association (OHA) to help supply its Brantford, Ont., factory. OHA told The Globe and Mail that Ontario farmers will harvest more than 240 hectares this year, a significant increase over last year's 40 hectares. The newspaper reports that Ontario farmers, after years of dealing with the blight, were motivated to plant newer, blight-resistant hybrids. BF Auditor saw 'red' over fruity Foodland Ontario ads Gluten threat refuted
Alveo Technologies enters agreement with CDC Thursday, November 14, 2024 Alveo Technologies, Inc.—a leader in molecular sensing and diagnostics with its proprietary IntelliSense molecular detection technology—has announced it received an agreement issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a competitive basis to develop a... Read this article online
University of Guelph looking for new OAC Dean Tuesday, November 12, 2024 A position has opened at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). The OAC is looking for a new Dean to lead the school into the future. The ideal candidate is “a visionary leader who shares its commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and who... Read this article online
Women Agriculture Leaders Embrace Innovation and Growth Monday, November 11, 2024 The future of agriculture depends on diverse leadership that can drive innovation and address the sector's evolving challenges. Women are already at the forefront of this transformation, leading advancements in agtech, sustainable farming practices, and agribusiness. A recent article by Dr.... Read this article online
40 Agriculture Groups Urge Senate to Reject Bill C-282 Sunday, November 10, 2024 Forty of Canada's leading agriculture and agri-food groups sent a letter today to the Senate urging them to reject Bill C-282. Bill C-282 is an Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management). "This bill risks handcuffing Canada’s... Read this article online
Lift heavy equipment with ease - TG Equipment Jack Sunday, November 10, 2024 The TG Equipment Jack is a heavy-duty lifting device designed for large high clearance sprayers. This Cool Tools’ innovative design ensures secure and stable lifting of heavy equipment, making it an essential tool for repairs and tire changes. Key Features: Unwavering Stability: Built with... Read this article online