NEWS
UK academics argue that animals can be victims of hate speech
Imagine insulting a chicken and getting charged with hate speech. According to two academics from England’s Sheffield University, animals can be victi... Read more
Cattle Battle beef show draws almost 300 entries
As a result of the pandemic, the cattle industry has been dealing with show cancellations for far too long. Cattle showmen had hoped for a revival of... Read more
A new green revolution? U of Chicago-led research found new way to boost rice, potato yields by 50%
CHICAGO — Manipulating RNA can allow plants to yield dramatically more crops, as well as increase drought tolerance, say a group of scientists from th... Read more
Back in the day: The Big Cheese
In 1893, 12 Eastern Ontario cheesemakers produced enough curds to prepare a “Mammoth” block of cheese that they sent by rail to the Chicago World’s Fa... Read more
Strong ag sector could continue into new year, equipment makers say
Canada and the United States are enjoying an economic boom – Canada returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in June – and agriculture and c... Read more
‘Shrinkflation’ on the rise
Food companies hide price increase with smaller packaging Oreo cookie boxes dropped from 303 g to 270 g without a price change. Quaker Chewy bars went... Read more
Farmers can now apply for cover crop incentives
CAMBRIDGE — The Grand River Conservation Authority is now accepting applications from farmers for their cover crop program. It’s a one-time incentive... Read more
Rodeo coming to Metcalfe, Petawawa
METCALFE — Who loves a good rodeo more, the competitors or the spectators? Both are eager to attend the few shows taking place this season. Black Cree... Read more
Family comes first: 75 years, one big fire later and Jack family farm still growing
MAXVILLE — Owning his own farm was this Second World War veteran’s biggest dream. And Kenneth Jack made it happen. Seventy-five years later and Mylyn... Read more
Leave Russell be, survey says
Rural village of Russell named after a land grabbing, slave owning, gambling loser and the locals are okay with it RUSSELL — This rural community sout... Read more
