Grape Growers of Ontario’s fall harvest video is fresh and enjoyable – and evokes the sensory pleasure of a glass of fine wine.
CanAgPlus held its annual general meeting December 6, 2018, electing four directors to...
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative estimates the Ambrosia apple harvest will be up 20 per cent, over last year. Excellent spring and summer weather in the Okanagan has been a big contributor, bringing yields to more normal levels.
Nova Scotia’s Oxford Frozen Foods is among Canadian food companies hoping to build trade ties on a trade mission to China November 7-15. They are Canada’s largest processor of frozen wild blueberries.
Quebec’s new agriculture minister, André Lamontagne is one of 26 cabinet ministers sworn in October 18 under a Coalition Avenir Quebec premier.
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Our Food Future is Guelph-Wellington’s entry in Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge. The proposal’s vision for a circular food economy taps into the area’s food-related technology and expertise.
BC Fresh’s business success is behind its move to bigger facilities in Delta, B.C.
The 2018 survey will provide updated market intelligence and forecasts. The greater the number of participants, the more accurate the results will be. Deadline is November 30.
Collaboration between governments, industry and researchers is essential to protect plants from new and emerging risks.
The popularity of “Fresh News from The Grower” with almost 3,000 readers every Monday morning has resulted in a new hire. Robyn Meerveld has joined The Grower team as assistant editor.
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The Produce Marketing Association’s 2018 summit will focus on big industry innovations and how to take advantage of them. One of many Canadian exhibitors, Pure Flavor, is ready to unveil its latest new products.
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Valent, the manufacturers of Presidio fungicide have been granted a label expansion for control of downy mildew on field and greenhouse basil, and downy mildew of hops. The expansion also includes suppression of Phytophthora blight and pod rot and downy mildew on edible podded beans in Canada.
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Minecto Pro is registered in potatoes for control of Colorado potato beetle, European corn borer, spider mite, potato psyllid and flea beetle. It’s also registered to control labelled pests in apples, pears and various vegetable crops.
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Powdery mildew and botrytis are the targets of BASF’s new Serifel fungicide for grapes. Available for 2019, it can be used in conventional or organic production.
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Adavelt is a novel fungicide in the Corteva Agriscience pipeline for disease control on a wide range of horticultural crops.
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A tireless leader, Dr. Jim Brandle, CEO of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, resigns effective November 9. He’s been in the role since the start-up in 2007.
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This ‘fruitful’ research collaboration between Moyers Apple Products and Prof. Keith Warriner produced a method to inactivate pathogens on apples that was more effective and product-friendly than washing. Implementing the proactive measure also increased market share.
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The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers has recognized the efforts of Ken Forth, chair of several labour committees and organizations, for his untiring work. He’s the 2018 recipient of the Industry Builder Award.
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Quebec’s new agriculture minister, André Lamontagne is one of 26 cabinet ministers sworn in October 18 under a Coalition Avenir Quebec premier.
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The feds have announced up to $5 million for an 'automation cluster' led by the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Research will focus on robotic harvesters for greenhouse cucumbers, wireless irrigation for flowers and vegetables, and sensors for soil and air moisture. Ag minister Lawrence MacAulay and fellow MPs were on hand for the announcement.
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Manage Resistance Now is a new online resource developed by CropLife Canada to help growers minimize the development of herbicide, fungicide and insecticide resistance on their farms.
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Innovative Solutions Canada is a new federal program that invites small businesses to come up with an innovative product, service or solution for a specific challenge they face.
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Vineland is developing promising new varieties of more flavourful on-the-vine tomatoes. Check out their story and video.
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