Food costs and income are relative Thursday, May 2, 2013 According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, citizens of Cameroon, a state in Central Africa, spend $9 per household on food and drink every week. Compared to the United States, where food costs $43, it sounds look a good deal. But the $9 amounts to 47 per cent of a Cameroonian's weekly income compared to eight per cent of an American's. High percentage of income expenditures on food and drink in the developing world aren't a surprise to most in North America. More of a surprise might be the less-than-enviable spending by residents of Belarus. Residents of the former Soviet Republic spend $26 a week, 42 per cent of their income. Economic growth and population are going backwards. Compare that to India, where food costs are $5/day/household and 27 per cent of income. Neighbouring Pakistan is $7 a day, and 43 per cent of income on food. A chart, published on the website of Britain's The Economist, shows that country and the United States tied for spending per person per week on food at $43. The difference is that the food and beverage spending in Britain is about 13 per cent of income, while it is eight per cent of an American's income. Canada isn't among the 22 countries on the chart. Hard to say if the Brits consider us a colony or the 51st state. BF Who's more responsible - the porn industry or the food sector? Behind the Lines - May 2013
Early Career Research Award supports two Guelph research initiatives Friday, July 4, 2025 The was presented to two University of Guelph researchers at the recently held Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) symposium. Dr. Kelsey Spence received $40,000 towards her work in on-farm biosecurity research, and Dr. Sam Workenhe was awarded $60,000 to further his... Read this article online
Grape Growers 40th Annual Celebrity Luncheon has Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser Friday, July 4, 2025 The Grape Growers of Ontario’s marks the opening of the by showcasing Canadian personalities and celebrating the annual grape harvest. This year, in partnership with Meridian Credit Union, Ontario’s largest credit union and the third largest in Canada, the Grape Growers of Ontario... Read this article online
Ontario crops respond to summer heat Wednesday, July 2, 2025 According to the OMAFA Field Crop News team, Ontario field crops are showing rapid development as summer-like temperatures have dominated late June early July. The warm spell has accelerated growth and helped reduce the heat unit deficit from a cool spring. Corn fields have seen a burst... Read this article online
Canada’s Place in Global Food System Resilience Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Canada’s food system is facing serious pressure due to global supply chain issues, climate change, and rising food prices. According to a KPMG report, bold and united action is needed now to make Canada’s agriculture sector more resilient and self-reliant. With the global population... Read this article online
Calf Auction Raises Funds for Youth Monday, June 30, 2025 Wyatt Westman-Frijters from Milverton won a heifer calf named Ingrid through a World Milk Day promotion by Maplevue Farms and a local Perth, Ontario radio station. Instead of keeping the calf, 22-year-old Westman-Frijters chose to give back to the community. The calf was sent to the... Read this article online