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The vote for a commission to regulate and market BC apples has been defeated by 59.7 per cent of 129 growers who voted. This number represents 34.2 per cent of eligible growers.
Dr. Britteny Kyle is taking on a new role as a lead specialist for the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Technology Transfer Program.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, the International Fresh Produce Association and more than a dozen other produce representatives are stressing the interdependence of the North American produce supply chain and the severe consequences of…
Koppert, the manufacturer of Natupol hives for pollinating greenhouse produce, has opened its first Canadian-operated production facility in the Leamington area.
Katie Campbell and William Spurr of Spurr Brothers Farm, Wilmot, Nova Scotia, are growers of 20 varieties of apples as well as strawberries, onions, potatoes and forage crops.
The footprint of artificial intelligence is getting bigger in horticulture. The Grower speaks with Chrissy Wozniak about the benefits of Ecorobotix labour-saving sprayer.
Fee increases will provide resourcing for IT upgrades, adequate staffing levels, performance monitoring of certification bodies and auditors as well as other priorities.
Chrissy Wozniak explains benefits of AI-driven sprayers
Chris Hedges is optimistic about the 2025 apple crop
- Josh Mosiondz -Josh Mosiondz, Ontario’s minor use coordinator, details the key outcomes of the National Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop held in March 2025.
- Josh Mosiondz -The PMRA has granted an emergency use registration to manage pepper anthracnose on field peppers in Ontario. The registration is effective June 2, 2025 until June 1, 2026. Note the registration has changed from a water-soluble pouch to the suspension concentrate.
- Josh Mosiondz -The PMRA has granted an Emergency Use Registration to manage downy mildew on quinoa in Québec, Ontario and Saskatchewan. The EUR is effective June 2, 2025 until June 1, 2026.
- Josh Mosiondz -The Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved an emergency use for Allegro 500F fungicide from June 2, 2025 to June 1, 2026 in certain provinces. It is not registered for greenhouse strawberries.
- Karen Davidson -Brendan Byrne, a former chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario, has been appointed chair of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission effective July 29, 2025.
- Karen Davidson -Dr. Britteny Kyle is taking on a new role as a lead specialist for the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Technology Transfer Program.
- Karen Davidson -Katie Campbell and William Spurr of Spurr Brothers Farm, Wilmot, Nova Scotia, are growers of 20 varieties of apples as well as strawberries, onions, potatoes and forage crops.
- Karen Davidson -Dr. Julie Callahan is a veteran of the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, having served in several roles since 2016.
- Karen Davidson -Apples are one of five commodities to be purchased by USDA for distribution to food banks and nutrition assistance programs.
- Karen Davidson -J.R. Simplot Company plans to purchase a leading potato processing company in Belgium.
- Karen Davidson -BASF/Nunhems vegetable seed portfolio includes more than 10 spinach varieties resistant to downy mildew, caused by Peronospora effusa.
- Karen Davidson -The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has published a study that shows Canada contributes $348.9 million of blueberry exports to fill seasonal gaps in t…
- Karen Davidson -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…
- Karen Davidson -Hon. Trevor Jones, Ontario’s agriculture, food and agribusiness minister, is gathering input from farmers prior to the federal-provincial-territorial…
- Karen Davidson -About 65 per cent of Ontario’s asparagus is exported to the U.S. Despite initial trade worries, growers have been working hard to keep up with…
- Karen Davidson -After a frost event in 2024, Brian Rideout and his son Sam are checking on the viability of apple blossoms at Manitree Fruit Farms, Blenheim, Ontario…
- Karen Davidson -Robotics solutions in different horticultural crops will be featured at two events – one in Bradford and another in Simcoe in July 2025.
- Karen Davidson -Haggerty AgRobotics is bringing game-changing technology to Canadian agriculture with a 70 HP electric tractor. Autonomous operation is optional.
- Karen Davidson -A leader in precision irrigation technologies, Valley Irrigation will be consolidating its four legacy systems: AgSense, Valley 365, Precision King…
- Karen Davidson -The biotech company is publishing strong spray trial results for its Clonostachys rosea CR-7 (CR-7) biofungicide when used on a blueberry crop.…
As Owen Roberts explains, reform of the H-2A visa program is at the top of the advocacy agenda for the International Fresh Produce Association.
Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman promotes the value of posting on the LinkedIn social media platform.
Crop protection columnist Chris Duyvelshoff updates the status of PMRA regulations on drone applications. The pieces are falling in place to finalize approval in Canada.
Shawn Brenn, chair, OFVGA shares the communication efforts of the association.
Josh Mosiondz, Ontario’s minor use coordinator, details the key outcomes of the National Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop held in March 2025.