Ontario Agriculture

• Vertical farming operators eye Peterborough region for expansion

  Peterborough and Kawarthas Economic Development says several European producers are eyeing the region for expansion into vertical farming. An issue is finding land for a facility.

  Economy

  Aug 25, 2023
  
• Ontario farmers ‘concerned’ as crops continue to die amid drought: ‘It’s bad’

  An Ontario farmer says he's worried his stock of beets, onions, squash, potatoes and fruits will either die or won't reach the potential in size if this heat continues for the next few days.

  Weather

  Jul 7, 2020
  
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• Ontario’s agriculture bill violates charter rights, say animal rights activists

  Animal rights activists say a proposed law to protect farmers from aggressive protesters will trample freedom of speech.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020
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• Ontario government considers legislation to protect farmers from animal rights activists

  Ontario's agriculture minister says he has not ruled out introducing new legislation to protect farmers from animal rights activists who trespass on their property.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2019
• Feds, Ontario government commit up to $500,000 to province’s beekeeping sector

  The investment is aimed at strengthening the health of Ontario's honeybees and helping beekeepers grow their business and better manage pests.

  Environment

  Aug 7, 2019
• Robots take over milking at fifth-generation farm in Hastings

  Hastings, Ont. farmer embraces robotics for a dairy farm.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2017