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Based in Kingsville, Ontario, greenhouse grower Mucci Farms scored the Best Sustainable Packaging award at the Produce Marketing Association trade show in Anaheim, California in mid-October. The packaging for snacking tomatoes is not only backyard compostable, but is made from agricultural waste.
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is partnering with Europe-based Eminent Seeds to bring consumers flavourful Ontario tomatoes. The first crop is expected in 2020.
Stay off your smartphone -- the rules for distracted driving also apply when you are driving equipment. That’s one of several tips for growers in the busy harvest season.
Must-Grow Biologics Corp is an agricultural biotech company developing and commercializing a portfolio of natural, science-based bio-pesticides and bio-fertility products. The company has finalized its advanced liquid formulation of a mustard-derived ‘granule format’ bio-pesticide product.
Resistance management website adds insecticide best practices. Thanks to CropLife Canada, the new resource highlights the need to combine physical, cultural, biological and chemical control measures.
Ontario’s ag ministry has announced funding to the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association and Farmers’ Markets Ontario.
Global Plant Genetics and James Hutton Limited recently showed a range of new raspberry selections to international soft fruit visitors. They are close to market launch.
The number of issues affecting horticulture seems to multiply. Bill George underscores the importance of building a relationship with local candidates.
There is exceedingly little scope for ag markets, domestic policy, and trade relationships to return to normal as defined by the past 20 -25 years. Canada needs to face and adjust to this reality write Douglas Hedley, Ted Bilyea and Al Mussell, Agri-Food Economic Systems.
CropLife Canada has released a new documentary series to help demystify food production. One video is about Nova Scotia growers Philip and Katie Keddy and extended family.
Systemic fungicide Cevya will be available for the 2020 crop year.
The Prowl herbicide label is now expanded for control of labelled weeds on garlic, shallots and transplanted leeks in Canada
The Delegate insecticide label is now expanded for control of spotted wing drosophila on grapes and other pests in fruiting vegetables in Canada.
A strategic communications professional, Christina Stroud has joined Syngenta Canada as the new head of corporate affairs.
Five new board members have joined the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. Experience and breadth of knowledge of Canada’s food system adds to a dynamic board of 11.
Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau retains her post as minister of agriculture and agri-food.
The 28th annual Ontario Produce Marketing Association Gala shone a light on four of the industry’s brightest and best on November 15. One of them was Steve Bamford who won the Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award.
Former farmer Blaine Pedersen is the new minister of agriculture and resource development.
A new Eco-Lok closure offers the same safety, quality and rigidity as former plastic closures with lower carbon footprint.
United Fresh 2019 offers a glimpse into the future with a TEC Zone featuring 24 top ag tech start-up companies. One of those is Montreal-based Motorleaf, which uses artificial intelligence to automate harvest yield estimates and disease scouting in tomato and pepper greenhouses.
Hazel Technologies Inc., based in Salinas, California, has developed a small, biodegradable and food-safe insert to extend the shelf life of a carton of fresh fruit. Now the post-harvest sachet is being launched for one of the most challenging fruits to keep fresh – cherries.
Scabby potatoes are unmarketable. However, molecular technology has determined that the most predominant species in Ontario might be one that could be controlled with cultural practices.
