Newsroom Story IdeasHere are some story ideas that show how our programs and services are helping producers, businesses and rural communities. Along with these story suggestions, we've also listed other resources - photos, stock footage and publications - available for use by the media.   Peter
Johnson, the voice of OMAFRA's CropLine.iTunes the Latest Source of Information for Ontario Farmers Farmers across Ontario may not know Peter Johnson’s face, but they are sure to recognize his voice. For more than 15 years, Johnson has been the voice of OMAFRA’s CropLine – a province-wide, free service offering crop management tips, herbicide recommendations and pest alerts. Network Helps Ontario Farmers Stay Ahead of Plant Disease, Pests
With changes to climate come changes to agriculture. While warmer climes can bring opportunities for new crops, there is also the potential for new and emerging plant diseases, insects or weeds to arrive in Ontario. Weed Identification, Management Comes Right to the Field
For a farmer, weeds can be more than just an eye sore. They can take over a field and cause devastating damage to the crop. When an unknown plant pops up in a field, farmers can consult the Ontario weeds database to see what they are dealing with. For more information, please contact: Susan Murray, Communications Branch, 519-826-3145
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