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Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
17 hours ago

Investors are a threat to farmland ...and not just the foreign ones

Farmland value is increasingly driven by development potential rather than productivity, raising concerns about its conservation and ownership dynamics.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Ontario agronomists warn of rising waterhemp pressure and emerging Palmer amaranth risk

Waterhemp and Palmer amaranth are rapidly spreading in Ontario, posing significant challenges for crop management as the 2026 growing season approaches.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Ontario fertilizer supply looks stable but logistics and timing could be challenging, say retailers

Availability of fertilizer may be more critical than price for Ontario growers as the 2026 planting season approaches.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Wheat Pete's Word, Mar 18: Frost seeding in the dark, sulphur timing, and winter injury risks

Ontario farmers face winter injury risks, residue management challenges, and fertilizer handling issues requiring data-driven decisions for spring 2026 planting.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Beef Farmers of Ontario names new board of directors, Jason Lebond steps in as chair

Beef Farmers of Ontario elected a new executive with Jason Lebond as president and Don Badour as vice-president, plus multiple board appointments.
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