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The Maritime-based Cavendish Farms plans a $6 million potato research and plant breeding centre in New Annan, Prince Edward Island. A top priority is developing high-yielding potatoes that can thrive in dry summers and resist disease pressures.
Dr. Daryl Somers, research director, applied genomics, will be on hand to update visitors on the apple breeding program at the upcoming September 19 open house.
The Canadian apple crop is estimated at 18.8 million bushels, 2.3 per cent below last year’s volumes. Don Werden, sales manager, Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association, reported at the U.S. Apple Outlook Conference in Chicago on August 23.
The management team at Gwillimdale Farms took several trips to Europe to track down state-of-the-
Quinton Woods, sales and plant operations, Gwillimdale Farms, oversees the second phase of a storage facility near Bradford, Ontario that will be filled with onions and carrots in the fall of 2019.
Calling all innovators. Deadline to apply is October 11.
The European Union is curbing fruit and potato imports on September 1. The decision is not Canadian-specific. The list includes apples, cranberries, potatoes and other fruits.
A pathogen-free vineyard starts at the nursery, says Hans Buchler, chair of the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network. He urges grape growers to use federal funds allocated for the current year.
The objective of new federal funding – valued at more than $475,000 - for tender fruits and fresh grapes is to improve fruit quality and availability of new varieties for consumers.
Food is about more than nutrition, writes columnist Owen Roberts. Food has a huge feel-good factor that provides comfort and some measure of social unification during turbulent times.
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.
Control of powdery mildew is available for globe artichokes and greenhouse eggplant with the label expansion of Nova fungicide.
Kanemite miticide label has been expanded for control of spider mites on hops in Canada.
Tilt 250E foliar fungicide is now registered for control of Cercospora Leaf Spot in garden beets.
The success of Millennium asparagus cannot be overstated with its significant yield improvements, stand longevity and disease resistance, thanks to this University of Guelph breeder.
For John Fedorkow, it’s a lifetime achievement to be honoured as Grape King 2019. He was photographed at his 75-acre vineyard near St. David’s, Ontario.
The London-Ontario based association, Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers, has named Keith Robbins to the role of general manager. He starts September 17, 2019.
The Quebec Produce Marketing Association names George Pitsikoulis as its 2019 Pillar of the Industry award winner. The honour was bestowed during its annual meeting in Quebec City, August 8-10.
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.
