Tag Archives food production

Will the wild changes in the grocery, food and farming systems survive the pandemic?
What will create lasting changes and what is transitory?

Ontario greenhouses light up

‘Honest food’ new buzzword in ag sector
Big supermarkets are driving food production, highlighting importance of traceability, management practices: consultant
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. — Contrary to what most North American farmers believe, finicky European food trends are not driven by consumer demand or ivory tower agencies. Instead, supermarkets pull the strings, says Michael Horsch. Horsch is best known in Western Canada for his Maestro corn planter and zero till drills, but back home in […] Read more
Urban farming a growing trend
Food production within city limits becoming more popular as producers seek new sustainable food sources to feed growing population
Josh Hellawell farms 18 plots of land. His largest piece of equipment is a Toyota Forerunner, and he doesn’t use any synthetic chemicals or fertilizers. His farm, all told, is just short of one acre in size, but it is spread out among various yards and boulevards within the City of Lethbridge. Hellawell is an […] Read more
Food loss measured to reduce waste, malnourishment

New food centre aims to build consumer trust
