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N.M Bartlett, Beamsville, Ontario, is the exclusive distributor for this biofungicide in Canada.
Pierre Petelle, president and CEO, CropLife Canada, is advocating for bolder action at the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA). Annually, new product submissions to the PMRA are half of what they were a decade ago and the timelines for approval have nearly doubled.
Gowan Canada and Geco are tapping into data and AI to map where weeds have been over the past five years. As a result, growers can target weed management in the most challenging areas, including herbicide-resistant weeds.
The crop protection business will become the New Corteva. The current seed business will become SpinCo. The transaction is expected to be complete in the second half of 2026.
Several horticultural businesses and associations have won recognition in the annual competition.
Massimo Bergamini will be retiring from the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada. A leadership search process is to be finalized for his replacement.
Canada’s second largest grocer, with $31 billion in sales, has announced a company veteran will lead the next chapter in its growth.
The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists has awarded runner-up honours to Karen Davidson, editor of The Grower, for “Artificial intelligence eyes auto-labour.” The August 2024 cover story received the nod in the Innovation Category.
124 ag organizations, including the US Apple Association and North American Blueberry Council, have signed a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Re…
The report reveals participation of 474 growers in the U.S. and Canada who represent 646,000 potato acres.
John Deere envisions more growth in South America and Latin America for the Global Unmanned Spray System. The sprayer is already widely used in almond…
A total of 474 growers representing 640,000 potato acres across the U.S. and Canada have reported progress in sustainability metrics in 2024.
This aerial shot puts the 2024 planting of three acres of Happi pear into the context of the orchards of Manitree Fruit Farms, Blenheim, Ontario. The…
In 2025, the Holland Marsh marks its 100th anniversary with a tribute to farm families such as Shane Singh’s. The muck soils are designated as a…
Family-owned Haven Greens launched a fully-automated, greenhouse-grown leafy greens facility in February 2025, the first of its kind in Canada. CEO…
This AI-enhanced sprayer was first used in the field in spring 2025 to spot-spray carrots. The nozzles are programmed to spray only identifiable…
A recent automation expo in Woodland, California showcased 30 robotic solutions that attracted growers from tomatoes, sugar cane, fresh vegetables,…
New technologies will help growers meet the challenges of labour shortages and rising input costs.
The company’s sprayer allows non-selective herbicides to be used in vegetable farming.
A leader in moulded fiber packaging solutions, CKF is introducing its technology that eliminates the need for labels and adhesives.
Urban Cowboy columnist Owen Roberts uncovers a wealth of horticultural research in an unlikely place: the University of Windsor.
Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman argues why the accuracy of the sales team should win over exceeding the forecast.
Chris Duyvelshoff, crop protection advisor for the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association, spotlights several products undergoing re-evaluation or special reviews by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association is active on many fronts communicating many improvements in supporting temporary foreign workers.
Josh Mosiondz, Ontario’s minor use coordinator, details the key outcomes of the National Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop held in March 2025.
