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Purespray Green spray oil label has been expanded to help manage several insects on various fruits in Canada.
France-based Bioline AgroSciences has acquired Viridaxis, a Belgian expert in mass rearing of several parasitoids that control aphids on myriad crops.
Massimo Bergamini, executive director of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada and Christina Turi, manager, plant health and crop protection, advocate for policies that ensure food security.
Josh Mosiondz, Ontario’s minor use coordinator, details the key outcomes of the National Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop held in March 2025.
The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation has recognized The Grower’s excellence with silver prizes in production photography, technical reporting and current affairs reporting at its 2025 awards banquet.
The vineyard manager at Tawse Winery since 2021, Augusta Van Muyen is the fourth female winner of the award since its inception in 1956.
The Rural Ontario Institute has announced that Peggy Brekveld, former president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, will be managing the flagship Advanced Agriculture Leadership Program.
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada announces that Dr. Erik Nielsen will take up the newly created role on August 18.
The report reveals participation of 474 growers in the U.S. and Canada who represent 646,000 potato acres.
John Deere envisions more growth in South America and Latin America for the Global Unmanned Spray System. The sprayer is already widely used in almond…
A total of 474 growers representing 640,000 potato acres across the U.S. and Canada have reported progress in sustainability metrics in 2024.
Another high-performing year is shaping up, as USApple predicts production will reach 279 million bushels. That’s up 1.3 per cent from 2024 and is 3.6…
In 2025, the Holland Marsh marks its 100th anniversary with a tribute to farm families such as Shane Singh’s. The muck soils are designated as a…
Family-owned Haven Greens launched a fully-automated, greenhouse-grown leafy greens facility in February 2025, the first of its kind in Canada. CEO…
This AI-enhanced sprayer was first used in the field in spring 2025 to spot-spray carrots. The nozzles are programmed to spray only identifiable…
Hon. Trevor Jones, Ontario’s agriculture, food and agribusiness minister, is gathering input from farmers prior to the federal-provincial-territorial…
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A leader in moulded fiber packaging solutions, CKF is introducing its technology that eliminates the need for labels and adhesives.
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This nitrogen-fixing biological product is registered for potatoes, canola, cereals, corn, pulses, soybeans and forage crops.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers convened a demo day for 100 federal staff to look at the future of farming.
Robotics solutions in different horticultural crops will be featured at two events – one in Bradford and another in Simcoe in July 2025.
Urban Cowboy columnist Owen Roberts touches base with Dr. Rene Van Acker to get his thoughts on the alliance with the provincial ag ministry and what’s in store for the SPUD unit currently in New Liskeard.
Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman talks about the differences between sales and marketing. Trade shows are a great way for sales personnel to connect with retail customers.
Chris Duyvelshoff, crop protection advisor for the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association, spotlights several products undergoing re-evaluation or special reviews by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association is active on many fronts communicating many improvements in supporting temporary foreign workers.
Josh Mosiondz, Ontario’s minor use coordinator, details the key outcomes of the National Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop held in March 2025.
