The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce is conducting a 2024 survey into production and shipping costs and selling prices for the following countries: Canada, the U.S., Europe, Africa, New Zealand, Australia and South America.
The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine were launched at the Southeast Produce Council show in Tampa, Florida. The product will be available on retail shelves in April 2024.
Reg Ens is leaving his role as general manager after 15 years of service to the British Columbia Agriculture Council, the Western Agricultural Labour Initiative and ARDCorp.
Federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced that LOOP Mission and Still Good are the two grand prize winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge. Each of the Montreal companies will receive up to $1.5 million to grow and scale their…
According to the March 1 report from British Columbia Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin, the snow pack remains 34 per cent below normal. There are four to eight weeks left in the snow accumulation period.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association announces the 20 rising stars who will participate in a unique mentoring experience at the annual convention and trade show in Vancouver.
A historic infusion of money to the grape, cherry, tree fruit and berry sectors will help growers cope with recent extreme weather events.
Brian Rideout takes big strides to adopting biologicals
Senator Robert Black is digging into soil health
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Josh Mosiondz - Mar 14, 2024The PMRA has approved a minor label expansion for increased lateral bud break, improved branch angles and tree structure, and branching of nursery stock and non-bearing orchard trees.
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Josh Mosiondz - Mar 14, 2024Frontier Max herbicide label has been expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage labelled weeds on dry bulb shallots in Canada.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 11, 2024Gowan Canada is launching a broad-spectrum, rapid knockdown miticide that will be useful in a broad range of crops, including grapes, blueberries, strawberries and apples.
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Karen Davidson - Jan 22, 2024The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association is hosting a “Spray Smart Deep Dive” on February 7 in Elora, Ontario. Register by January 26.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 22, 2024Reg Ens is leaving his role as general manager after 15 years of service to the British Columbia Agriculture Council, the Western Agricultural Labour Initiative and ARDCorp.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 20, 2024Federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced that LOOP Mission and Still Good are the two grand prize winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge. Each of the Montreal companies will receive up to $1.5 million to grow and scale their leading-edge solutions.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 07, 2024Three deserving Prince Edward Islanders received awards for their contributions to agriculture at the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada annual general meeting on March 6. They are Mary Kay Sonier, Alvin Keenan and Brenda Simmons.
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Karen Davidson - Feb 23, 2024Four categories were judged: Ontario Sweet Cider, Ontario Craft Cider (Modern), Heritage/Traditional and Specialty.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 25, 2024The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce is conducting a 2024 survey into production and shipping costs and selling prices for the following countries: C…
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Karen Davidson - Feb 26, 2024A new report commissioned by the U.S.-based National Potato Council shows that Canada is second only to Mexico as a destination for fresh potatoes. Ex…
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Karen Davidson - Feb 19, 2024Investments include modern greenhouses, laboratories, a seed processing area and digital solutions to enhance efficiencies in breeding processes
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Karen Davidson - Feb 16, 2024The International Federation for Produce Standards announces a new website, promising a more functional PLU database.
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Karen Davidson - Feb 23, 2024Growers such as Mike Chromczak have a big crop protection responsibility – in his case 2,000 acres of asparagus, watermelon and rotational crops of…
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Karen Davidson - Jan 29, 2024Dusty Zamecnik, EZ Grow Farms, is launching a 19-acre glass propagation greenhouse near Langton, Ontario. Building on years of experience with bare-…
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Karen Davidson - Dec 21, 2023The Grape Growers of Ontario is nurturing a young growers’ group that has its own communications and government relations sub-committees. The Next…
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Karen Davidson - Nov 24, 2023Potato growers Charles Emre and his son-in-law Nick Bell examine a cover crop in July 2023 on their farm, Windham Centre, Ontario. Soil health is top…
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Karen Davidson - Mar 28, 2024The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network has named Vivid Machines to lead a project on data-driven dormant apple tree pruning and…
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Karen Davidson - Feb 12, 2024The research collaboration aims to adapt tracks on agricultural robots for more flotation, more accessibility and flexibility in the field, while…
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Karen Davidson - Jan 26, 2024Six companies have been selected to add value to agriculture. One of them is Canadian SB Quantum, based in Sherbrooke, Québec.
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Karen Davidson - Jan 19, 2024Bayer has trialled the FieldView experience for 2024 with new connectivity option with precision planting.
Owen Roberts - Feb 26, 2024
Regular columnist Owen Roberts combines reporting talents with Brazilian agricultural journalist Daniel Azevedo Duarte in Sao Paulo. Together, they shine a light on the growth of fruit exports.
Peter Chapman - Feb 26, 2024
Your working vacation can unearth some merchandising and packaging gems says Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman. Take these ideas back to your retailer contacts for ongoing dialogue and relationship-building.
Chris Duyvelshoff - Feb 26, 2024
Chris Duyvelshoff, crop protection advisor, Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association, attended the Global Minor Use Summit along with orchardist Brian Rideout, chair of the crop protection section, OFVGA. Representatives from 40 countries met in Madrid, Spain in early February 2024.
Shawn Brenn - Jan 29, 2024
Shawn Brenn, chair of the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association, reviews the accomplishments and challenges of 2023, heading into the annual general meeting, February 20, 2024.
Josh Mosiondz - Mar 14, 2024
The PMRA has approved a minor label expansion for increased lateral bud break, improved branch angles and tree structure, and branching of nursery stock and non-bearing orchard trees.
Learn more about the women and men who help Ontario farmers grow our food and find answers to the questions we know you have about seasonal workers on our farms.