Tag: Agriculture
Lynch: Adjusting the intensity of farming can help address climate change
We have little chance of tackling climate change and reducing biodiversity loss without a redesign of the world’s largest industry: agriculture and food.
Grow Ontario Strategy aims to promote local products, spur economic growth
On Monday, the Grow Ontario Strategy was announced – a 10-year vision for major growth in the agriculture and food industries.
Firm shutting six Southwestern Ontario grain elevators, irking farmers
A Montreal-based company is closing six grain elevators in Southwestern Ontario, a move that affects area farmers and raises concerns about growing concentration in the market, industry leaders say.
Agricultural Excellence Report presented to local council
A recent report titled North Perth Agricultural Excellence was presented to North Perth Council this week.
Small-town fairs roar back to life as crowds flock to local touchstones
Some Southwestern Ontario communities are anticipating large crowds as they prepare to host their annual fixture – the fall fair – for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
ROI Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program Gala sets record for money raised
This year’s Rural Ontario Institute’s Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program Gala set a record for the amount of money raised to support the program.
Pearson: Urban agriculture could transform our city and our relationship to food
Are the numerous claims that we are in the midst of a food revolution valid or are they more of a passing fad as we emerge from COVID?
London-area farmers scan drought-stressed crops, and look to the skies
Crispin Colvin is praying for help from above.
It will be all about agriculture (and pie) at Oxford election debate
Oxford candidates in the June 2 provincial election are set to take the stage in Embro on Wednesday for a debate on agricultural issues facing the farm-heavy region. Oxford County Federation of Agriculture, which represents farmers and agri-businesses, is hosting the in-person debate from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Embro Zorra Community Centre, northwest […]
Robocrop? London event offers farmers peek at future of agriculture
Southwestern Ontario farmers got a glimpse Friday of three leading-edge robotic devices aimed at solving challenges facing the agriculture industry.