Swine Improvement names new manager Tuesday, January 15, 2013 by BETTER FARMING STAFFTed Oke, an Exeter area cash-crop farmer who has worked for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and in the banking sector, has been named manager of Ontario Swine Improvement (OSI).Oke, who graduated with a B.Sc. in ag-business from the University of Guelph in 1988, has been an OSI director since 2007. In 2012, he was vice-chair. As general manager, Oke will be working with the OSI board and staff as well as dealing directly with producers, genetic suppliers and industry partners.In a news release, Oke says, “as a regional centre for the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement, OSI is positioned well for identifying and improving the very best in swine genetics in Canada as well as in the global marketplace.” Oke took up his new position on Jan. 7. BF Canadian pork industry readjusts to meet new Russian import requirements COOL's negative impacts continue on Canada's pork industry
CASA announces departure of CEO Andrea Lear Friday, November 15, 2024 The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Andrea Lear will be departing from her role after nearly three years with the organization, having joined in January 2021. During her time with CASA, Andrea has been instrumental in furthering... Read this article online
Mucci farms adds 150 acres of greenhouse production Friday, November 15, 2024 Mucci Farms, a top grower and distributor of fresh produce, is excited to announce its acquisition of Greenhill Produce, a modern greenhouse facility spanning nearly 150 acres in Kent Bridge, Ontario. This acquisition marks another major step for Cox Farms, the parent company, in... Read this article online
New funding boosts 4-H Albertas youth programs Friday, November 15, 2024 A recent investment in 4-H Alberta is set to provide new opportunities for Alberta’s youth to engage in agriculture. For over a century, 4-H Alberta has helped young people in the province gain valuable agricultural and life skills, offering hands-on learning, fostering leadership, and... Read this article online
Over $395K Paid to Farmers Under CGC Safeguards Program Friday, November 15, 2024 Canadian Grain Farmers to Receive Full Compensation for Unpaid Grain Producers owed payment for grain supplied to LSM Grain Ltd. will be fully reimbursed through the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. LSM Grain Ltd.’s grain dealer licence was... Read this article online
New approach to zinc fertilization boosts crop yield Friday, November 15, 2024 Researchers discover new way to improve zinc fertilizer Zinc deficiency in agricultural soils is a widespread issue, despite the use of zinc-enriched fertilizers. This shortage affects crop yields and diminishes food quality globally. Researchers from the University of Adelaide,... Read this article online