Wild boars a danger to princess's pig, among others Monday, April 6, 2015 The death of a pig belonging to Britain's Princess Anne signals a rising pig problem in western England, the Telegraph reports.A Gloucester Old Spot pig was killed after a wild boar snuck into an enclosure at the Princess' estate in Gloucestershire. Two days earlier, a motorist on the M4 highway died after colliding with a wild pig. John Stowers, South West Liaison Officer with the Deer Initiative, told the North Devon Journal that in the nearby Forest of Dean wild pigs are responsible for more vehicular collisions than deer.According to the North Devon Journal these wild pigs are the result of boars escaping or being deliberately released, and can carry diseases such as swine fever and bovine TB. A culling is planned for the Forest of Dean but it is believed that the pigs have already spread to other areas, the Telegraph reports. BF A Geiger counter for your kitchen? Behind the Lines - April 2015
Canada proactively purchases 500,000 doses of a human vaccine against bird flu Thursday, February 27, 2025 By Liam Nolan Canada’s agricultural industry continues to monitor the spread of Avian Influenza (AI). The H5N1 HPAI was first reported in Canada in December 2021, below is an update on recent developments. Avian influenza, or bird flu, continues to impact poultry farms... Read this article online
Four Steps to Farm Cyber Security Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Canadian agriculture is rapidly becoming digital, helping farmers increase efficiency through technology like GPS, sensors, and cloud-based systems. But this connectivity comes with rising cyber threats. Many farms are unprepared for these threats, with nearly 80% lacking formal cyber... Read this article online
Stump Be Gone: The Power of the Walk-Behind Stump Grinder Wednesday, February 26, 2025 BY: Zahra Sadiq Are you tired of stubborn tree stumps that stop you from using your land to its full potential? A walk-behind stump grinder is a game-changer for farmers, allowing you to quickly and efficiently remove tree stumps that would otherwise limit your land’s... Read this article online
Ag in Ontario party platforms Tuesday, February 25, 2025 With only a few days left until Ontarians vote for their next government on Feb. 27, the four main political parties have released their platforms. Farms.com combed through each platform to find out what each party is promising for the ag industry and rural communities. Progressive... Read this article online
Taking Issue with Charlebois’ Criticism of Canada’s Dairy Supply Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Farms.com recently received correspondence from Phil Mount, National Farmers Union 1st vice president (Policy) with his response to recent criticism of Canada’s dairy supply management system. Recent criticism of Canada’s dairy supply management has come from well-known Sylvain... Read this article online