Agriculture

Farmland values keep climbing, but affordability concerns growing

Ontario farmland values increased by 3.1 percent in 2024, following a 10.7 percent jump in 2023 and a 19.4 percent spike in 2022.

Funding available to Lower Thames Valley farmers

Area farmers can apply for up to $15,000 worth of funding.

Canada's Food Price Report 2024 to be released December 5

The report in 2023 highlighted growing distrust in food corporations, record food bank usage, and reduced consumer spending on groceries despite inflation.

Highgate Fair celebrates 170 years

The 170th Highgate Fair is happening on Saturday, September 28 in Highgate.

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.