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The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved an emergency use registration for Tough 600 EC herbicide for control of labelled weeds in carrots in numerous provinces in Canada. The registration is from May 1 to December 31, 2022. -
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Entrust for the suppression of blueberry maggot on highbush and lowbush blueberries in Canada. -
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has proposed to end use of the fungicide chlorothalonil which is commonly used in potato production. Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada are conducting a survey of in-field use to respond appropriately. Deadline is April 15, 2022. -
This new fungicide will help growers fill a hole left by lost powdery mildew tools. Gatten inhibits the powdery mildew pathogen from absorbing nutrients from cherries and grapes, making it impossible for the pathogen to grow and expand.
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NASA climate scientist Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig wins the 2022 World Food Prize. She says: “As we move into a crucial decade of action on climate change, food needs to be ‘at the table.’” -
Gurpreet Lidder of Lidder’s Produce Ltd has been named BC’s Outstanding Young Farmer for 2022. He’s a fruit grower near Keremeos. -
Kelly Ciceran has been elected as president of the popular horticultural convention held annually in Niagara Falls, Ontario. She is joined by vice-president Doug Darling. -
Mario Masellis, vice-president, sales and marketing of Catania Worldwide, becomes the new 2022-2023 chair of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
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The pandemic, extreme climate change and the impacts of Russia’s unwarranted attack on Ukraine are undermining food security and driving up prices say…
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The Dutch supplier of seed potatoes reports that potato growers in Europe are somewhat reluctant to plant for harvest 2022 as a result of the higher p… -
The Amela tomato, grown by Granada La Palma, Spain was the trade visitors’ favourite for the prestigious 2022 Innovation Award at Fruit Logistica, Ber… -
The geopolitical ramifications will reverberate for food processing companies sourcing off-shore ingredients, food producers seeking alternate interna…
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The federal carbon tax has gone up 11 cents/litre for gasoline and diesel. Yet tillage work must continue. This 12-foot wide cultivator, for example… -
The window of opportunity is opening for more strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries in Canada, as demand increases for domestically… -
Proactive communication goes a long way when starting up bird bangers or spreading manure. In this case study, a crop consultant steered a grape… -
Stop Think Act is a methodology that can play a pivotal role in any farm health and safety plan. The concept revolves around a three step process…
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Six projects will receive $6.4 million in funding to tackle climate change. -
Five Bradford, Ontario growers are receiving funds to modernize and strengthen local food systems in the Holland Marsh. Caroline Mulroney, MPP for… -
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association celebrated the best in the produce supply chain with awards and recognition for a range of hard-working… -
Hol Spraying Systems has announced that Provide Agro will be the dealer for their European-made orchard sprayers. Three will arrive in fall 2022 to…
This is my first column as chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA).
The 2022 Freedom Convoy will have lasting effects on how trade partners view Canada, predicts columnist Owen Roberts. He reminds readers that U.S. markets are the lifeblood of almost all Canada’s agriculture-related exports.
Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman focuses on the recent Hostess Frito-Lay decision to withhold potato snacks from Loblaw stores. The rift is resolved now, but the two-month standoff is an example of the supplier-retailer relationships that are under scrutiny in the industry talks for a code of conduct.
For every $1 in government spending on the minor use program, $42 of net benefits are accrued to society. Columnist Chris Duyvelshoff makes a case for more funding for the Pest Management Centre.
Columnist Luc Bérubé explains why the Québec government is paying up to $50,000 for registered growers to participate in a three-year sustainability program. Eligible projects are crop rotations and cover crops.
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved an emergency use registration for Tough 600 EC herbicide for control of labelled weeds in carrots in numerous provinces in Canada. The registration is from May 1 to December 31, 2022.
