Ontario Farming

• 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 launches awareness campaign to support farmers’ mental health

  The campaign is part of the province's $3.8-billion investment over the next 10 years to address mental health issues.

  Health

  Jan 8, 2019
  
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• Farmers turn to specialized forecasting in face of rising extreme weather threat

  Farmers are on a never-ending quest for more detailed weather forecasts as they try to increase yields on larger plots while contending with more extreme weather.

  Weather

  Aug 11, 2017
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• Stink bugs in Ontario: How to recognize them and what to do if you find one

  The agricultural branch of the Ontario government is on the lookout for a small, 18-millimetre long bug that stinks like rotten coriander - the brown marmorated stink bug

  Consumer

  Apr 15, 2014