Pork producers blame supply management Wednesday, March 20, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFOntario pork producers say supply management in other sectors is damaging their industry.The only disagreement among delegates at this year’s annual general meeting was over how heavy handed they want Ontario Pork to be in lobbying government to curb supply management. Despite a failed attempt to soften it, a resolution calling on Ontario Pork to work with other non-supply managed groups to urge the government to put trade ahead of dairy and poultry farmer protection passed 68 to 13.The long-simmering debate has come to the fore as Canada negotiates trade deals in Europe and Asia that pork producers feel would open up markets for them. BF Behind the Lines - April 2013 Ontario SPCA issues blow up at Ontario Pork meeting
Keep your Firewood Dry and Organized with the Oven Brothers Storage Rack Friday, January 10, 2025 BYLINE: Zahra Sadiq Efficiently storing firewood is essential for farmers who rely on a steady supply of heat during the colder months, and a sturdy firewood storage rack can make all the difference in keeping wood dry, organized, and ready to burn. Oven Brothers was founded in... Read this article online
How Genomic Tools are Helping Pork Producers Breed Healthier Hogs Friday, January 10, 2025 Alberta may be famous for its beef, but the province is also home to a thriving pork sector. Canada is the third largest global pork exporter, and approx. 20% of that pork is raised here in Alberta. Healthy pigs are foundational to this success, and genomic tools are helping pig breeders... 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
Funding available to support local BC agriculture Friday, January 10, 2025 The B.C. government is setting aside money for a program to support local farmers and processors. $2 million is available for the Buy BC Partnership Program. This marketing program focuses on building consumer awareness, demand and sales of local products. Eligibility requirements... Read this article online