Agriculture

Pervasive myths stopping more farmers from producing in the North

High costs, isolation and perpetually cold climate among perceived barriers in agriculture

Feb 18, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Retired Powassan farmer to be entered in ag hall of fame

Roger George is one of seven leaders chosen for 2021 entry

Feb 3, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Port of Thunder Bay casts off on 2020 shipping season

Northwestern Ontario port moves more than 10 million tonnes of Prairie grain, highest since 1997

Jan 12, 2021 6:00 PM Read more >

NOBA 2020: Rheault Distillery is this year's Judges' Choice Award winner

After producing vodka, whisky and other spirits for close to a decade, this Hearst company switched to hand sanitizer to fill a need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 30, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Beef farmers, Rainy River businesses receive government funding

Feds and provincial chip in to cover costs of feeding market-ready cattle

Dec 19, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Weary hooves given a place to rest at the North's newest cattle stopover

Kapuskasing farming couple opens Feed & Water Cow Mootel at former demonstration farm

Dec 7, 2020 5:14 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay dairy farmer takes reins at Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Peggy Brekveld is provincial farm organization's third female president

Nov 28, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Growing pains for Sudbury beef jerky maker as he takes a bite out of the competition

Local Jerky Plus needs to meet more stringent provincial regulations as Shawn Scott expands

Nov 19, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Warren fruit producers embrace surge in veggie sales

Boreal Berry Farm and Winery products on shelves in 800 stores across Ontario

Nov 11, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Nipissing companies net $1.4 million in provincial funds

Five projects are expected to help create 17 new jobs

Nov 9, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >