January precipitation fails to measure up in deep Southwestern Ontario

A precipitation shortfall left a part of the southwest corner of Ontario markedly drier than surrounding regions in January, underscoring ongoing drought concerns even as much of the province saw near‑ to above‑normal moisture.

Made-in-Ontario research shields farmers from emerging threats

A strengthened partnership between University of Guelph, the province, and ARIO is equipping Ontario’s agri‑food sector to anticipate, prevent, and withstand emerging risks.

How climate change is impacting farmer mental health

Interviews of 26 Ontario farmers by university researcher finds guilt, anguish, hopelessness, and panic.

Pixtone Mechanical Stone Picker

Originally Published June 1955

Mechanical stone pickers were not invented until the 1940s, and before that the job had to be done manually in a tough and time-consuming process.

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2024 Kubota SVL75-3

Robert's Equipment

Mount Forest, ON

Type: Cash Crop

Acres: 200

Location: Meaford, Ont.

Hey! Ontario farm and food businesses!

Register for a webinar this month to find out how you might benefit from the Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative.

Try biochar on your farm!

OFCAF funding provides up to 85% cost-share to trial this soil-boosting BMP. Biochar can raise soil carbon levels, improve nutrient availability & improve growing conditions (especially on low-organic soils). Apply: https://rebrand.ly/fa9134