Kristy Nudds

Ontario

Associate Editor at Farmtario

Associate editor @farmtario. UofG Bsc and MSc grad in animal sciences. Passionate ag communicator. Views my own. She/her

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Parrish & Heimbecker acquires bulk marine export terminal in Quebec City

2 weeks ago | farmtario.com | Kristy Nudds

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is expanding its grain handling capabilities in Eastern Canada with the acquisition of a deep-water bulk marine export terminal from Societe En Commandite Terminal Grains in Quebec City. The terminal had been operated by Sollio Agriculture since 2021.
Parrish & Heimbecker acquires bulk marine export terminal in Quebec City

2 weeks ago | agcanada.com | Kristy Nudds

Introducing the NEW! AgCanada app. Stay in the know about the latest in agriculture. Thousands of topics, all carefully curated to match your interests! The app is now available for download on iOS and Android.
Professor in Weed Management appointed

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Kristy Nudds

Dr. Isabelle Aicklen has been appointed the new Ontario Bean Growers (OBG) Professor in Weed Management. The announcement was made March 7 by the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Dr. Aicklen will be based at the University’s Ridgetown Campus where her research will directly benefit Ontario’s bean growers by identifying innovative and sustainable solutions for weed management, the OAC said in a release.
Progressive Conservatives win third majority in Ontario election

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Kristy Nudds

Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party will form its third majority government after winning a snap-election called only a month ago. After polls closed Feb. 27, the Progressive Conservatives were project to win 80 seats out of 124, with the New Democrats set to form the official opposition with 27 seats.
Premier Equipment announces acquisition of W.J. Heaslip Ltd.

2 months ago | farmtario.com | Kristy Nudds

Premier Equipment announced it has come to an agreement to purchase W.J. Heaslip Ltd. of Hagersville, increasing the company’s presence and area of service across Brant and Haldimand counties. W.J. Heaslip Ltd. has served farm and rural customers since the 1940s and has been a John Deere dealer since 1986. Wilfred Jerome (W.J.) Heaslip started with a feed mill in 1940 and over the next several decades and four family generations has provided equipment, farm hardware, and other services in the area.
Peavey Mart to shutter all Canadian stores

Jan 28, 2025 | farmtario.com | Kristy Nudds

The rumour mill started churning after Peavey Mart announced last week the closure of certain locations for organizational restructuring. Read Also Federal funding creates national agri-food innovation network A new national network of post-secondary institutions and other groups to foster innovation in agriculture and food will be led by the University of Guelph. In a Jan. 21 news release, the company announced the closure of 22 locations in Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Dairy Farmers of Ontario marks 60 years

Jan 17, 2025 | farmtario.com | Kristy Nudds

Dairy Farmers of Ontario kicked off its 60th anniversary year at the organization’s annual general meeting, held January 14 to 16 in Toronto. Read Also SoilMate example of a simple innovation that can yield success Farmers around the world face similar challenges and solutions can often be found by learning and adapting ideas and innovations others have come up with.
Ag sector facing diverse challenges heading into 2025

Jan 14, 2025 | farmtario.com | Kristy Nudds

A diverse crop of economic pressures are challenging the agriculture sector heading into 2025. Read Also Sprayer modifications that work From cheap plastic pails to aftermarket tech, sprayer operators find a variety of ways to improve how they and their machines accomplish application jobs.
H5 avian influenza found in Ontario poultry flock

Dec 18, 2024 | farmtario.com | Kristy Nudds

H5 avian influenza has been confirmed on an Ontario premise in the Municipality of Strathroy-Cardoc. Read Also Stacking the deck against African swine fever Canada is preparing for a quick and overwhelming response should African swine fever be found domestically, but zoning agreements with some major trade partner countries are still in the works. The presence of the virus was confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Dec. 16.
Public trust in food is harder to find

Nov 18, 2024 | manitobacooperator.ca | Kristy Nudds

When it first launched in 2016, the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity’s (CCFI) first executive director, Crystal Mackay, said in a release the centre “will serve as a critical hub to help the Canadian food system better understand the public’s questions and concerns and determine how to bridge the gap that currently exists between farm gates and dinner plates.” Read Also Outstanding Young Farmers invest in adaptation Young farmers can’t afford to be complacent given the expense of farming....