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• Tariffs, Greenbelt and food security: Farmers share what's important to them as Ontario election nears

  18-02-2025 19:09 via farms.com
  Shawn Brenn, a farmer near Millgrove outside of Waterdown, Ont., spends a lot of time thinking about how U.S. tariffs will affect Ontario farms.As the chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and owner of Brenn-B Farms, he fears produce prices will see a huge hit in the likely case that American buyers aren't willing to pay an extra 25 per cent after proposed tariffs are enacted March 4."Eighty per cent of our fruits and vegetables get exported," Brenn told CBC Hamilton last
  
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• Agricultural focus for all-candidates meeting in Teeswater, Feb. 20

  18-02-2025 19:07 via farms.com
  Agriculture should be a top priority for provincial election candidates, says the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).“The OFA encourages all provincial election candidates to take clear and decisive stances on critical issues that affect agriculture, food security, and rural development,” said Sara Wood, OFA vice-president. “Protecting our domestic food supply and ensuring the sustainability and prosperity of Ontario’s farming businesses impacts all Ontarians.”
  
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• Ken Forth of Lynden to be inducted into agricultural hall of fame

  18-02-2025 19:05 via farms.com
  Ken Forth is a fifth-generation Lynden farmer, leader and storyteller who will soon be entering the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame.“When I was young, I remember the time I was cutting asparagus with my parents and grandparents and someone was lamenting the weather,” Forth, 72, said. “My grandfather said ‘it’s nothing to with the weather, it’s the government you have to worry about.“That was 60 years ago and compared to the government of that day, to t
  
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• Beef Farmers of Ontario asking members to support checkoff increase

  18-02-2025 14:38 via farms.com
  BFO members will vote on a checkoff increase this week
  
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• B.C Outstanding Young Farmers to be named this week

  18-02-2025 13:46 via farms.com
  Broiler producers and dairy farmers are up for the B.C. award
  
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• Proposed Changes to the Milk Act to Include Adding Sheep Milk

  18-02-2025 13:36 via farms.com
  The government is proposing changes to the Milk Act that will include adding sheep milk under the Act and developing new regulations for sheep milk production, transport and processing.Today, sheep milk producers are regulated under the Public Health Act, which does not have an extensive regulatory or inspection regime. The changes proposed by the government will address, “inconsistent regulatory oversight of milk in Ontario”.The full language of the proposed changes t
  
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• Hypor Improves the Social Behavior of Sows

  18-02-2025 13:32 via farms.com
  Why is it important to have sows with a good social behavior?As farms expand and skilled workers become scarce, pigs must thrive with minimal help. In today’s pig production, fostering social harmony among animals has become more crucial than ever. That is why Hypor aims to select females with strong social skills to live peacefully in groups. We focus on these traits to create a better environment for animals and workers, improving their general well-being.We must then take into account t
  
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• Premier Furey Responds to the United States Tariffs and Emphasizes Commitment to Support Industries, Workers and their Families

  18-02-2025 13:25 via farms.com
  The enclosed is a statement from the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador:“Today, I join Canadians across the country condemning the tariffs introduced by the United States on Canadian products entering the American market. The United States is Canada’s oldest friend, and closest business partner, and these tariffs are very troubling.In this time of crisis, we will stand shoulder-to-shoulder by those impacted as a united Team Canada. We expect the Governm
  
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• Conservation Ontario launches Marginal Lands Initiative with $12 Million investment from the governments of Canada and Ontario to support farmers

  18-02-2025 13:20 via farms.com
  Conservation Ontario is proud to announce its role in delivering the Marginal Lands Initiative, a program funded by a $12 million investment over four years from the governments of Canada and Ontario through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). This program is designed to make it easier for farmers to implement environmental projects on their properties, enhancing the productivity and resilience of their operations while strengthening the provi
  
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• February 10 Is World Pulses Day

  18-02-2025 13:11 via farms.com
  On World Pulses Day, we celebrate decades of Canadian contributions to the global pulse sector. Canada is one of the top producers and exporters of pulses, known for our high-quality crops, cutting edge research and innovation, and world-leading sustainability practices. Canadian growers, researchers, and industry leaders work hard to keep pulses at the centre of the future of food. With years of investment and progress, Canada continues to lead in pulse production, sustainability, and global tr
  
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• North American Food Security at Stake as U.S. Tariffs Take Effect

  18-02-2025 13:09 via farms.com
  The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is deeply concerned by the United States’ decision to implement a 25% tariff on Canadian fruit and vegetable exports.This decision threatens to destabilize Canada’s agricultural economy, elevate grocery prices, and compromise food security across North America.“President Trump’s reckless decision will have devastating consequences for growers and consumers alike,” said Massimo Bergamini, Executive Director of FVGC. &l
  
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• Growing Home with BASF returns with increased prize fund of $160,000

  18-02-2025 13:02 via farms.com
  BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions’ (BASF) community investment program, Growing Home with BASF, has even more to give in its third year. From Feb 4 to March 3, individuals in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario can nominate the local organizations that help their communities grow to win a portion of the initiative's new $160,000 prize fund.Farmers and their rural communities are the heartbeat of Canada. Growing Home with BASF offers a chance to highlight and support the organizati
  
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• Unmissable Experiences to Recharge Before Seeding

  18-02-2025 11:23 via farms.com
  Farmers attending Canada's Farm Show can gather for live music, a pre-Pats hockey game tailgate party,.
  
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• Laurel Feltin Becomes SARM Chief

  18-02-2025 10:59 via farms.com
  Laurel Feltin becomes SARM’s first female Executive Director. With 20 years at SARM, she plans to focus on rural development, leadership, and member engagement in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Pork Demand and Trade Uncertainty in 2025

  18-02-2025 10:53 via farms.com
  The pork industry in 2025 sees stable profits, slow growth, and rising demand. Producers focus on cost efficiency, risk management, and technology to tackle trade and health challenges.
  
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• Pulse Market Insight #269

  18-02-2025 10:34 via farms.com
  Turbulence Ahead for Peas?The beginning of February marks the start of the second half of the marketing year. The first half of 2024/25 was mostly positive for pulse markets but there could be more turbulent times ahead. Typically, the last half of the marketing year is a lot quieter but this year, trade issues could be throwing several wrenches into the works.As always, India is front and centre when it comes to pulse outlooks and that’s certainly the case again this year. Import tariffs
  
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• Collaborative USask research exploring yeast genetics for better chicken feed

  18-02-2025 10:26 via farms.com
  Dr. Natacha Hogan (PhD) and Dr. Chris Eskiw (PhD) with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources are examining how yeast byproducts, when added to the feed of hens, could improve the overall health of the hens and the quality of the eggs they lay.“This project explores novel strategies to enhance the health and productivity of laying hens through alternative in-feed additives,” said Hogan. “We are looking at ways to maximize the production of beneficial bioactive compounds fr
  
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• New Investments for One Health Solutions in Agriculture

  18-02-2025 10:24 via farms.com
  RDAR, a major Canadian agriculture research funder, and Genome Alberta are pleased to announce the approval of approximately $3.3 million in funding for several important One Health projects. One Health recognizes the intrinsic link between the health of people, animals, and the environment. This approach is essential for anticipating, preventing, detecting, and controlling diseases that spread between plants, animals, and humans.To read the Press Release and learn more about the funded projects
  
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• USask researchers investigating benefits of pea-based milk versus dairy

  18-02-2025 10:19 via farms.com
  Led by Dr. Phil Chilibeck (PhD), a professor at USask’s College of Kinesiology, a new study will examine whether the benefits of pea protein – ingested as pea milk – could be more beneficial for your bones than dairy.If this project can confirm pea protein has distinct bone health benefits, it could be used as a supplement for those suffering from osteoporosis.“We were surprised to find the pea protein, for some reason, had just as good or even superior benefits sometimes
  
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• Cavalry FC midfielder Charlie Trafford looking to make a difference on the food front

  18-02-2025 10:17 via farms.com
  While playing soccer in Europe, Charlie Trafford found himself disappointed during trips to the grocery store on visits home to Calgary for Christmas.“You’d eat the tomatoes or something and there’s just no flavour in them, no taste,” he said. “And out of a kind of frustration, I started to look a little deeper into it.“And you realize that there’s a ton of issues in the (agriculture) world at the moment with the nutrient levels in the produce, how far t
  
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