Digital biosecurity software maker Farm Health Guardian Ltd. was among three agriculture tech and processing companies to receive federal funding in an announcement today. The post Federal funding to boost agri-tech and food companies in Southern Ontario appeared first on Farmtario.

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is building a new bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals in Prince Edward County.  The new terminal is being constructed by Doornekamp Construction Ltd. P&H said in a release the facility will provide crucial support to farmers in eastern Ontario by offering a closer, more efficient delivery option for their corn, wheat, and soybean crops.” The company said the new terminal will significantly reduce travel time for local farmers, alleviate truck truck traffic on Highway 401 and enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain. “With high throughput and rapid turnover capabilities, this facility is designed to meet the needs of the region’s farmers while expanding P&H’s export capacity, which currently serves customers in 24 countries,” the company said.  Construction of storage silos and receiving buildings is slated to begin this fall, with the terminal expected to be operational by 2026. The post New grain terminal coming to eastern Ontario appeared first on Farmtario.

This September, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show brings an important opportunity for connecting job seekers with career opportunities in agriculture. “Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Career Crawl opens doors for new graduates and young professionals in agriculture and food by putting them in touch with many different companies over a short period of time,” says Melonee Ochitwa, […] Read more The post Special opportunity to get connected to careers in ag appeared first on Farmtario.

The next version of Canada's Outdoor Farm Show runs Sept. 10 to 12, with a new manager in charge. The post Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show opens doors soon appeared first on Farmtario.

Hog farmers usually need scales to weigh their pigs for market, but a new 3D camera can do the job with less infrastructure. The post Pigs weighed with 3D camera appeared first on Farmtario.

A Grassroots Research Grant will allow the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement association continue its cover crop trials, with particular emphasis on how they work in a corn-soy rotation. The post Funding gives cover crop trial a three-year extension appeared first on Farmtario.

Technologies that can turn renewable resources such as agricultural residues into useful bioenergy, biofuels, and biomaterials like ethanol and biodegradable plastics are receiving federal funding. Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) will receive up to $6,592,913 from the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to lead a Bioproducts Cluster. Research activities by […] Read more The post Agriculture could benefit from federal bioindustries funding appeared first on Farmtario.

Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show returns on September 10-12 with demonstrations that give farmers hands-on experiences to drive new equipment, see demonstrations in the field and talk to companies bringing the latest in agriculture technology to the farm.  “Farmers want to know how something is going to work, especially when it comes to equipment, engines or […] Read more The post Ontario’s largest outdoor farm show features hands-on experience  appeared first on Farmtario.

Housing for young unweaned calves has evolved greatly. Today, there are different styles, with variations. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. This article is the first in a series of two. Read the next article here.In a video podcast, the Dairyland Initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison presented the different types of housing for young […] Read more The post Why individual calf housing continues to be popular appeared first on Farmtario.

More dairy farms are turning to group housing. In this second article on housing young calves, how group housing is working on farms. (Read the first article here)The content of this article comes from a video podcast produced by the Dairyland Initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is hosted by Courtney Halbach, extension specialist, […] Read more The post Why group calf housing continues to grow appeared first on Farmtario.