Agronomists say there’s little production hit for the wide areas where smoke plumes pass over, but risks do exist
The last two years have had the worst wildfire seasons ever recorded in Canada. While yield impact was minimal and agronomists say smoke may even have benefits for crops in some cases, a future with more destructive wildfire seasons could have negative long-term effects, experts warn. Grain Farmers of Ontario senior agronomist Marty Vermey noted […] Read moreTag Archives Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Timely rainfall boosts eastern crops
SASKATOON — Ontario’s farmers are beginning to harvest what appears to be a bumper crop of corn and soybeans, says an industry official. “It has been a really good year, we have been really lucky,” said Sara Wood, vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Related stories: She attributes their good fortune to a series […] Read more
National farm group asks for increased environmental funding
WHITEHORSE — The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says agri-environmental requirements under the forthcoming Sustainable Agriculture Strategy could cost billions. It wants adequate federal funding to make sure that burden doesn’t all fall on farmers. It also suggested an agriculture disaster relief summit among governments and producers to better plan for extreme weather events before the […] Read more
VIDEO: CFA delegates want interest-free portion of APP back at higher limit
OTTAWA — Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay said Feb. 27 he couldn’t move the interest-free portion of the Advance Payment Program back up to $350,000. However, he did suggest farmers talk to the finance minister about it. Speaking to delegates at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture annual meeting, the minister referenced the APP while talking […] Read more
