WELLINGTON COUNTY - An increase in global fertilizer prices wrought by a culmination of global instability has rattled a fragile market, leaving local farmers to fight for their bottom lines.
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Avian influenza discovered in two flocks in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in six southwestern Ontario bird flocks, of which two are in Wellington County.
Vendors sought for Minto Farmers Market
PALMERSTON –Applications are now open to be a vendor at the Minto Farmers’ Market 2022 season.
Excellence in Agriculture program expanded
TORONTO – The province’s agriculture minister, Lisa Thompson, announced on March 1 the…
OMAFRA Report: How to properly ground an electric fence
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation
HARRISTON – A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.
Farmers calling on all parties to restore Canadian Pacific rail operations
Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s…
OMAFRA Report: Selecting an energizer for your electric fence
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Funding aims to help solve labour shortages for agri-food businesses with over 100 employees
TORONTO – Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership program, the Ontario and the federal governments are spending $4 million to support pilot projects helping the agri-food sector to “attract, support and retain” workers.
OFA Viewpoint: The importance of ensuring accuracy of assets when renewing farm insurance
Farming is regularly influenced and impacted by adverse conditions and unique situations.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Agricultural Safety Week
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, hosted by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA), takes place from March 13 to 19 this year under the banner: Your Farm, Your Family, Your Success.
Issue of food security at forefront of summit
TORONTO – The province’s agriculture minister, Lisa Thompson, met with leaders in the food…
Barn fires are costly and can be catastrophic; here’s how you can prevent them
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Once the flames take hold, there’s little that can be done to wrestle back control from a burning barn.
Opinion: Plan ahead for effective response to on-farm spills
Farmers depend on all sorts of tools to get the job done. Chemicals are just another tool that farmers use to keep farm machinery running, livestock and crops healthy, and ensure farms operate at optimal performance.
OMAFRA Report: When is the right time to turn-out livestock in spring?
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…