Carole Precious has a healthy respect for viruses. The seasoned falconer who raises partridges, pheasants, quails and chickens for restaurants, has witnessed the impact of deadly disease on her birds,…
Tis the season and Christmas markets are back with all their twinkling lights and wonderful gift ideas, though COVID-19 has changed the way they operate. That’s wonderful news for farmers…
As farmers in Ontario gear up for a long dark winter, eight months into a global pandemic that has devastated livelihoods, we might assume that spirits are low, but a…
Provincial officials developed new protocols in collaboration with leaders in the agricultural industry On November 16th, Ernie Hardeman, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) announced the details…
Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? Did you want to be “The Farmer in the Dell”? While the average age of the Canadian farmer…
Due to the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 virus, farmers across the country are continuously trying to meet the evolving health and safety guidelines to protect themselves, their teams, and…
While the agricultural and food sectors have faced unprecedented pressures this year, the supply chain has remained strong This year has thrown its fair share of curveballs and has kept…
Anti-GMO marketing preys on the anxiety surrounding modified foods, but science argues that there’s been a big misunderstanding FACTS: Health Canada defines genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) as a plant or animal…
For François Tardif, a weed science expert at the University of Guelph, the panic buying prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic offers a glimpse into life without pest management in agriculture….
The Ontario government’s recent announcement to revert four cities to stage two protocols will severely affect businesses On Oct. 13, the Government of Ontario introduced additional targeted public health measures…