Agriculture

$76M expansion at ADM completed ahead of schedule

The $76 million expansion to the facility that dries, stores and ships grain through Port Windsor is now complete in time for the fall harvest.

Around $15M being invested to help protect Ontario farms

The federal and Ontario governments say they're doing this to help farmers stay competitive in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty.

NFU says farmers squeezed as grocery prices climb

The NFU’s data says farmers are producing more and earning less, while corporate profits rise and consumers pay more at the grocery store.

Independent grocers gaining ground as Canadians change food habits

While Canadian-grown products are gaining favour, a “non-American” sentiment appears to be growing even faster.

Agriculture sector optimistic about Jones' appointment as Minister

Jones steps into the role amid increasing trade uncertainty due to tariff threats from the U.S. and China.

Ontario expands resources to prepare for 2025 wildland fire season

Human activity remains a significant cause of wildland fires.

Carney cancels proposed capital gains tax hike

The proposal would have required individuals and businesses with more than $250,000 in capital gains to pay higher taxes on those proceeds.

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.