Ecoation is partnering with Kinova, a Canadian-based global leader in professional robotics. It’s a step forward in identifying pests and diseases in greenhouses.

A letter to a local mayor of Haldimand-Norfolk paves the way for upcoming talks about housing accommodations for seasonal workers in 2021.  Ontario’s Norfolk County hosts one of the largest concentrations of workers in the country.

The annual report of the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre highlights progress on several fronts, including new varieties in tender fruit and seedless grapes.    

The Zampro fungicide label has been expanded for management of downy mildew diseases on spinach and blackberries. 

Effective November 21, all travellers to Canada are required to submit information electronically through ArriveCAN before boarding a flight. Employers of temporary foreign workers can submit this data.

Five individuals have been honoured by the Ontario Produce Marketing Association at its first-ever virtual awards. These leaders rose to the challenge of keeping fresh fruits and vegetables available to Ontario consumers. 

Mancozeb, a foundational fungicide in many programs, will continue to be allowed for disease control in crops such as potatoes and apples. However some cancellations are in store for other crops. Be careful to read the details.  

Landfills are getting fat, not heavy, with more volume of waste. Statistics show that the Blue Box program in Ontario isn’t measuring up to targets says John Mullinder, The Paper and Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is pivoting to Fresh Week 2021: Industry Connections, Reimagined. Mark your calendar for the week of April 12.