John Greig

2 weeks ago | farmtario.com | John Greig

The Gay Lea Dairy Museum is a treasure trove of Canadian dairy artifacts, and it brought several of them to the Canadian Dairy Xpo to show to dairy farmers. Craig Steven, the general manager of the museum was at the show as part of the Gay Lea display, asking farmers to identify some strangely shaped artifacts that were involved in dairy farm management, evaluation and milk marketing. Some were easy to indentify, but other dated to the days before electricity and modern animal management.

2 weeks ago | farmtario.com | John Greig

A new owner of the Canadian Dairy Xpo and the German government meant there was a German feel to the popular dairy trade show held April 2 and 3 in Stratford. A large German display highlighted the country’s agriculture technology and could give some ideas to Canadian companies as they promote Canada to markets outside of the United States. The display was funded by the German ministry of food and agriculture, says Robin Witle, project manager for Inter Expo Consult, at the Canadian Dairy Xpo.

3 weeks ago | farmtario.com | John Greig

Jordon Underhill, founder of the Canadian Dairy Xpo, which ran April 2 and 3, 2025, says the show has a culture that attracts farmers. The show involves youth in many areas including food booths that are run by and benefit 4-H and Junior Farmers. Family is also a priority. Underhill says that the show continues to create demonstrations based on recent innovations, including this year, hoof trimming.

1 month ago | farmtario.com | John Greig

The Monarch tractor has come to Canada, with an Ontario distributor. Monarch Tractors was created in 2017 and more than 500 of them work on farms, mostly in the United States. Why it matters: Electric tractors can reduce the impact of emissions on plants and livestock, while providing lower operating costs, as electricity costs less than diesel. Haggerty Ag Robotics based near Bothwell, Ont. is the new distributor of the tractor, which is equivalent in power to a 70-horsepower diesel tractor.

1 month ago | farmtario.com | John Greig

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