The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has agreed to restart the review process for the...
Federal science minister Kirsty Duncan has announced $2 million to develop disease...
Saskatchewan’s new agriculture minister, David Marit, hails from the southwestern...
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Diplomat 5SC fungicide for control or suppression of various diseases on greenhouse and field grown fruits and vegetables in Canada.
As stone fruit and blueberries come onto market, OMAFRA monitors areas of the province for SWD; its population was much slower to get going in this year compared to 2017, which experts note was an exceptional year.
Loblaw plans to spend $150 million more each year supporting Canadian farmers. The program will help farmers grow exotic and traditionally imported fruits and vegetables on Canadian soil year-round, lessening the need for imports.
Federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay was accompanied by Kelowna Lake Country MP Stephen Furh to make further announcements regarding funding to the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network at the Canadian Vintners Association’s AGM.
Ken Forth’s dedication and involvement in the Canadian fruit & vegetable industry and SAWP program has earned him a degree from University of Guelph.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke at Canadian-owned Highbury Canco in Leamington on Canada Day, the same day a 10 per cent tariff came into effect on ketchup, adding to the U.S./Canada trade war.
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre will host What’s Growin’ On Open House at its Victoria Avenue research farm on July 25. Since 2006, Jim Brandle, CEO, has been a strong proponent of communicating its world-class research to multiple stakeholders.
More than $11 million in federal funds is going towards the first-ever grape and wine cluster and the Canadian Vintners’ Association. Research willimprove wine quality and vineyard management practices, address challenges faced by the sector and build upon Canada’s international reputation as a top cool-climate wine producer.
The Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) held its annual general meeting in Chicago on June 28-29. Chair of the board Glenn Baty (L) thanked retiring member Rick Wallis for long years of service. He is flanked by Fred Webber, CEO, DRC.
New federal funding will help expand ginseng markets beyond traditional Chinese customers to India. Remi Van De Slyke, chair of Ontario Ginseng Growers’ Association, is proud of the province’s high-quality, premium root.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has agreed to restart the review process for the commonly used fungicide mancozeb. However, the decision stands on metiram.
Late blight has been confirmed in a potato field near Alliston, Ontario, just days after the US23 strain was identified in Michigan state. Crop protection fungicides are recommended.
Delegate insecticide label has been expanded for suppression of new pests on stone fruit and tree nuts in Canada.
On August 1, BASF closed the acquisition of a range of businesses and assets from Bayer. Scott Hodgins, crops manager, horticulture BASF Canada, shares the highlights.
Saskatchewan’s new agriculture minister, David Marit, hails from the southwestern region of the prairie province. He has represented the riding of Wood River since 2016.
Fraser Hetherington joins Stokes Seeds as the new executive vice president to oversee marketing, product and supplier strategies out of the company’s office in Thorold, Ontario.
Ken Forth’s dedication and involvement in the Canadian fruit & vegetable industry and SAWP program has earned him a degree from University of Guelph.
Ernie Hardeman is Ontario’s new minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs under Ontario’s new premier, Doug Ford. This is Hardeman’s second foray into ministering agricultural affairs, which he previously managed under Mike Harris.
Hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence are improving food safety. A Waterloo, Ontario-based company is in the forefront of these waste-reducing technologies.
Kate VanderZaag and her husband Peter have been experimenting with a drone on their 1,800 acres of owned and rented land near Alliston, Ontario. They share an insightful experience.
Leafy greens are tender to eat but tough to handle.
Before any new tree fruit varieties can be accepted in Canada, they must pass virus testing in a quarantine setting in Sidney, British Columbia. Thanks to new research funding, DNA technology may streamline the process from three years to six months.
