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By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer Nitrous oxide (N2O), also known as laughing gas for its use in dental procedures, is accumulating within the atmosphere and stays there for an average of […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer The program’s role is to support the development of new technologies for farmers, food processors and agri-businesses that will enhance their competitiveness and growth. Funded through […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer Healthy soil is the foundation of Canada’s agriculture sector, a resource that’s increasingly at risk due to the likes of deforestation, urban expansion, pollution and waste […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer The tiny size of microplastics and nanoplastics allows them to spread across and within the environment, leaving evidence in water systems and even in humans, according […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer A new report defending the region’s bid to turn Wilmot farmland into an industrial site doesn’t pass the smell test, say critics of the plan. Environmental […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer A new study launched this summer into a fungal pathogen killing bats also has implications for human health, says a University of Guelph researcher. “Bats are […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer From opening new markets to the creation of value-added products, the Grains Innovation Fund is the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) vehicle for promoting those in […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer Consumer demand, particularly for plant-based meat alternatives, has driven increased sales in Ontario’s organic sector. A new report from the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) highlights […]

By Rachel Fioret, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer One in eight households in the region is struggling to put food on the table, up significantly from just a year earlier, says a new report […]