Agriculture

Agriculture workers operate tractors full of potatoes. (Photo courtesy of EricPruis via morgueFile)

Governments expanding mental health supports for farm workers

New mental health initiatives will be available for farm workers and their families.

Flooding in Brigden - July 16/24 (Submitted photo)

Saturated fields problematic for farmers in Lambton, Middlesex

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture [OFA] Director for Lambton and Middlesex Counties says the weather has been "challenging" for farmers this spring and summer.

Canadian milk in stores showing no signs of avian flu

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has teamed up with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Health Canada to monitor dairy cattle in Canada for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

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Canada victorious in dispute with U.S. over dairy import quotas

The clash, centered on tariff rate quotas, marks the second panel in three years to explore American complaints that Canada unfairly favours processors over producers.

Farm technology

OMAFRA announces $25 million for farming technology

The federal and provincial governments are investing $25 million to expand production capacity and improve energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector.

Farm equipment moving on rural road (Image courtesy of Getty Images/Modfos)

Road safety encouraged during fall harvest

Ann Anger from the Essex County Federation of Agriculture reminds all drivers of road safety as the fall harvest gets underway.

Closing Markets for Friday, June 16

Soybeans finish sharply higher again to end the week.

Ben Lobb, Conservative Party of Canada candidate for Huron-Bruce in the 2021 Federal Election. (Submitted photo)

Agricultural groups push for passage of Bill C-234 to exempt grain drying from carbon tax

Several agricultural groups are urging for the timely passage of the bill.

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