#agriculture

#agriculture

The conservation authority listed the water level at 219.4 metres Friday, which is 31 centimetres higher than normal for this time of year. Higher than average water levels in Lake Simcoe are causing worry amongst farmers in Ontario's 'salad bowl' region, which is a major vegetable producer in the province.

"Ontario farmland is an important, limited resource and it should be owned by Ontario farmers. Now more than ever we need to protect and grow our agri-food sector."

"The potato industry is dynamic. The needs change, the costs, the pressures that they have, and the markets change. So we have to adapt to that with our varieties."

Mercosur represents a number of South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. However, it does not offer a reciprocal trading opportunity for Canadian beef farmers and ranchers.

According to data released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), March 2026 saw a significant pullback in tractor and combine sales as producers grapple with tightening margins and a cautious capital environment.

"What's unique about a Fendt tractor is when you get in there, it'll run that same load about 1,400 or 1,450 RPM... we can pull that down all the way to about 1,100 or 1,200 RPM."

The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate will maintain the same mandate as the former Pest Management Regulatory Agency, focusing on the registration and evaluation of pest control products.

The FARM Act, introduced by David Bexte, would require the federal minister to approve new agricultural products on a provisional basis within 90 days if they are already approved in at least two trusted jurisdictions.

Data-driven approaches in livestock health management can significantly enhance decision-making processes, leading to improved animal welfare and productivity in the agriculture sector.

Coffee wilt disease has repeatedly reshaped the global coffee supply over the past century, with consequences that reach from African farms to cafe counters worldwide.

Drew Spoelstra is the owner of Roy-A-Lea Seeds Ltd. and has served as president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture since 2023, representing 38,000 members across the province.

A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could result in a global food catastrophe, as shipments of critical agricultural inputs remain blocked due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

"The awesome thing with pulse crops is no nitrogen needs... not having to put any nitrogen on a pulse crop is a great starting point," he says, noting that this allows growers to not only meet PKS requirements but, in some cases, build soil fertility for the rotation.

Tamir Blum, a SpaceX alum who designs vehicles for agriculture through his company Kisui, notes that, like space vehicles, farming rovers also have to navigate difficult and 'unpredictable' environments.

As Canadian producers get ready for the growing season, our government is making sure they have the support and tools they need. By increasing the interest-free portion of the Advance Payments Program, we're helping farmers manage costs, while giving them more flexibility to market their products on their terms.