In this Digging Deeper podcast, John Visser, chair of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, wants answers from the CFIA on why the border is closed to PEI exports of seed and fresh potatoes to the United States.
Apple grower Kyle Oakley and his family have transitioned to market gardeners in the last decade with the help of high tunnels. It’s an example of the trend to more protected and controlled environments.
Kevin MacIsaac, GM of the United Potato Growers of Canada explains how the entire North American trade is adjusting to tectonic shifts in consumer demand, shifts in climate and shifts in seed sources.
Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute, comments on the competitive pressures within today’s food system and shares his perspective on what’s needed for the next generation of farmers.
Amanda Dooney shares with The Grower how stable accommodations and accommodating change have kept temporary foreign workers happy and safe during the pandemic.
Dusty Zamecnik discusses the new technologies that are driving his greenhouse expansion, including global genetics for best flavour.
Potato growers welcome new products and label extensions that offer options for chemistry rotations.
Al Mussell, research lead, Agri-Food Economic Systems, discusses the security and strength of supply chains, spurred by the global pandemic, climate change and geopolitical shifts.
Phil Tregunno, chair of the Ontario Tender Fruit Growers, discusses how he overcame initial resistance by his seasonal agricultural workers to get vaccinated.
Charles Stevens, chair, crop protection section, OFVGA, discusses the restricted capacity at the Pest Management Centre to conduct toxicological trials needed to register crop protection products.
