Agriculture

Governments expanding mental health supports for farm workers

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

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).

Ontario farmers like proposal to improve programs for migrant workers

Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers are welcoming recommendations to resolve systemic labour issues faced by temporary foreign workers.

Local agricultural society hoping to earn $25K prize

The Highgate District Agricultural Society has been as one of the top three organizations in Ontario and has a chance to win $25,000.

Ag Day donations will go to local food banks

The Kent Federation of Agriculture hope to raise enough to send 1,000 lbs of ground beef to local food banks.

Kent Agricultural Hall of Fame seeking nominations

Nominations are now open for the Kent Agricultural Hall of Fame.

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.

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.