Uncollectible loans and unsustainable agriculture Sunday, April 3, 2011 The Nova Scotia government wrote off $16.2 million in bad loans from 2008. The loans included more than $1 million in uncollectible student loans, and smaller amounts for pharmacare premiums and unpaid fees. But by far the majority of the uncollectible loans had been made by the Nova Scotia agriculture department. "This unusually high amount is due to defaulted hog loan accounts under the Farm Loan Board," said a ministry of finance press release."For many years, hog farming in Nova Scotia was heavily subsidized by government," the release went on. "When government support was discontinued in 2007-08, many hog farmers were unable to sustain their business due to low pork prices and rising production costs."The Canadian Pork Council's public relations manager, Gary Stordy, says the Nova Scotia industry has collapsed. There are six pig farms left, compared to more than 80 four years ago.Many provinces offer loans to producers of various commodities, Stordy says. Another pork example is Big Sky Farms Inc. in Saskatchewan. The province now has a stake in the embattled company. BP Inconsistent reports on red meat The 'bacon bubble' that didn't burst
Managing Fusarium Head Blight Risks for Better Grain Quality Friday, November 21, 2025 As every farmer knows, planning for a new growing season begins long before planting starts. Every decision a grower makes can influence future crop health, yield, and market value. One major concern for cereal producers is Fusarium Head Blight, also known as FHB. This fungal disease... Read this article online
Smarter Soil Mapping Supports Better Farm Planning Friday, November 21, 2025 Croptimistic Technology Inc. has partnered with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to support sustainable farming through the integration of SWAT MAPS with FCC’s AgExpert software. This collaboration is part of FCC’s Sustainability Incentive Program and gives farmers a reliable way to manage field... Read this article online
John Deere defending against misinformation again Friday, November 21, 2025 John Deere is again playing defense against misinformation after an AI video circulating online suggests the manufacturer is leaving Canada. “These claims are false,” Jenni Badding, public relations manager with John Deere, told Farms.com in an email. The claims come from a 17-minute... Read this article online
Winter Farm Meeting with Keynote and Networking Friday, November 21, 2025 The Grey Soil & Crop AGM and Winter Meeting , as well as Social Tradeshow will take place on December 18, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bognor Community Centre in Bognor, Ontario. The evening format is new this year, offering participants a warm and welcoming environment to connect... Read this article online
Canada’s 2025 Wheat Crop Shows Strong Quality and Yields Thursday, November 20, 2025 Cereals Canada has released its annual New Wheat Crop Report, offering global and domestic buyers a detailed look at the performance and quality of Canada’s 2025 wheat harvest. The report outlines key findings on milling characteristics, flour and semolina quality, and how the wheat... Read this article online