Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025 opens in September. Show director Rob O’Connnor explains what’s new and what’s returning.
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Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show to feature agtech, international presence
Show Director Rob O’Connor offers highlights on what visitors can expect
Automated calf feeder more than a labour saver
Company says the equipment also helps producers fine-tune calf intake targets and monitor their animals’ well-being
Glacier FarmMedia – Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers find the systems have other benefits too. At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Ont., Grober Nutrition housing animal specialist Pascal Bouilly said that less work isn’t necessarily always the outcome […] Read more
Automated sheep system streamlines workflow
Portable system uses a combination of pre-programmed sorting draft gates, sensor technology and remote control
Glacier FarmMedia – A new version of a livestock handling system is designed to combine efficiency with technology for use in sheep operations. The Racewell HD4 Chute is offered by Te Pari Products, a New Zealand based livestock equipment company. “The whole idea is minimizing stress on the farmer, the sheep, and maximizing your labour […] Read more
VIDEO: Equipment design for calmer cattle
Limiting sightlines and keeping cows balanced help keep them calm, farm show attendees hear
Glacier FarmMedia – Cattle handling equipment has evolved to take into better account ways to keep cattle calm. Related stories: The Latest News and Stories from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Controlling sightlines, incorporating rounded penning and keeping the animal stable on all four feet have driven design improvements in cattle handling systems, says Myron Wigness, […] Read more
Students and employers prepare for changing agriculture landscape
Glacier FarmMedia — Students, employers and educators explored diverse options in agricultural careers at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024. The show offered a Career Crawl to connect companies with students looking for part-time or full-time employment. Related stories: The Latest News and Stories from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Though young students and graduates often face […] Read more
Students and employers prepare for changing agriculture landscape
Students, employers and educators explored diverse options in agricultural careers at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 during the show's Career Crawl.
Italian contingent visits Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Glacier FarmMedia – A group of Italian delegates, representatives and business leaders gathered at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show as part of its Italy Agtech Roadshow that’s visiting locations in Ontario and Quebec. The group aims to raise awareness for Italian technologies and businesses in order to look for opportunities to help promote them in Canada. […] Read more
Startup eyes leather waste for livestock proteins
UMA Systems Inc. was one of six companies to pitch at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Ag Tech breakfast
Glacier FarmMedia — Recently arrived in Canada from Belarus, Seva Lisouski is hoping to mirror the success he achieved in his home country with an innovative approach to producing livestock protein supplements from byproducts of the leather industry. His Toronto-based start-up company, UMA Systems Inc., was a first-time exhibitor inside the Dairy Innovation Centre at […] Read more
TMR’s can save significant time and money
Feed costs slashed to one-third previous cost, demo hears at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024
Glacier FarmMedia — The return on investment timeline can be short for sheep producers purchasing a TMR mixer. That was the message from participants in a demo held daily in the sheep handling area during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024. Related stories: The Latest News and Stories from Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Michael Richards raises […] Read more
Critical Ground highlights the need for research during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
Report advocates for soil to be designated and protected as a national resource
Glacier FarmMedia – Under a blazing sun, Senator Rob Black shared insights from the recently released soil study “Critical Ground.” The senator spoke metres from the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association’s soil pit, displaying the challenges and benefits of soil health during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show on Sept. 11. Related stories: The Latest News […] Read more
