Statistics show that the agriculture sector in Canada has above-average employer compliance rates compared to other industries and sectors that use the temporary foreign worker program. There are about 20,000 workers in Ontario alone.
Seed potato business is now owned by AgPro Capital.
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board’s application for a judicial review against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and federal minister of agriculture and agri-food regarding movement of seed potatoes came before a federal court in Charlottetown…
$10 million is earmarked to help Ontario agrifood processors invest in new technology that increases energy efficiency and lowers energy costs.
Enza Zaden introduces Analisa to its cucumber program. Performance has been excellent in Ontario and Québec greenhouses.
A new digital agriculture awareness campaign called “I am Agriculture” is underway with federal funds of $953,000 over two years. Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau made the announcement.
Jorge Osorio enjoys the driver’s seat as he transports his fellow compañeros at Windset Farms’ cucumber greenhouse near Delta, British Columbia. He is part of a 196-person contingent from Guatemala recruited under the AgStream program.
Orchardist Brian Rideout operates with less access to fungicides
Young and competitive David and Jenn VanDeVelde
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Karen Davidson - Mar 30, 2023Labeled for in-furrow use on potatoes, AZteroid FC protects against black scurf, silver scurf and Rhizoctonia diseases.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 08, 2023ADAMA Canada will continue selling Silencer and Zivata insecticide with relabelling changes that respect permitted uses by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Lambda-cyhalorthrin is the active ingredient.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 03, 2023Andermatt Canada is introducing Bassidor for biological control of white flies and two-spotted mites in greenhouses.
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Karen Davidson - Feb 24, 2023Adama Canada has received registration for Soratel fungicide, a new tool for highbush and lowbush blueberry growers to fight Septoria leaf spot, rust and mummy berry.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 31, 2023Walter Schmoranz is retiring from Pelee Island Winery after 37 years of contributions to award-winning wines.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 31, 2023Wayne Rempel, CEO of Kroeker Farms, Winkler, Manitoba has been elected chair.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 30, 2023The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute welcomes Dr. Malkie Spodek, entomologist and Dr. Jennifer Kelly, oenologist effective May 1, 2023.
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Karen Davidson - Mar 20, 2023The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has named 18 rising stars who will be participating in the Passion for Produce program at the annual convention and trade show in Toronto.
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Karen Davidson - Feb 13, 2023Jac. Vandenberg, a New York-based importer and distributor of fruits, has won acclaim for its Sunrays bio-based grape bags.
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Karen Davidson - Feb 13, 2023Rijk Zwaan, the Dutch vegetable breeding company, took home gold for its orange-coloured Tatayoyo peppers at the 2023 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award…
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Karen Davidson - Feb 06, 2023The California Tomato Growers Association has completed negotiations for the 2023 crop with all processors agreeing to $138 per ton. This price is 31…
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Karen Davidson - Jan 30, 2023The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce, chaired by Canadian Ron Lemaire, has analyzed the hurdles throughout the farm-to-table chain, post-COVID, and u…
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Karen Davidson - Mar 27, 2023Jorge Osorio enjoys the driver’s seat as he transports his fellow compañeros at Windset Farms’ cucumber greenhouse near Delta, British Columbia. He…
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Karen Davidson - Feb 27, 2023Expect more formulations with environmental benefits says Cornie Thiessen, general manager for Canada, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions.
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Karen Davidson - Jan 23, 2023Tree fruit growers Elly Hoff and her brother Fred Meyers serve coffee to their Mexican workers Eduardo Bautista and Victor Lugo. In January 2023,…
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Karen Davidson - Jan 09, 2023Farmers never retire. They transition. That’s the case with grape grower Bill Schenck and his son Brian who are in discussions with other family…
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Karen Davidson - Jan 10, 2023Las Vegas is the site of the world’s biggest launch pad for new technology. The 2023 award in the Food/AgTech category went to GUSS Automation…
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Karen Davidson - Dec 05, 2022The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network announces funding for five projects, two of which are of interest to horticulture.
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Karen Davidson - Nov 08, 2022Greenhouse grower Mucci Farms is honing its expertise in strawberry cultivation by conducting onsite experimental lighting strategies under Sollum's…
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Karen Davidson - Oct 07, 2022The University of Windsor is partnering with a local greenhouse operation, Horteca, for research and proof-of-concept designs. The partnership will…
Charles Stevens - Jan 25, 2023
Charles Stevens, chair of the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association, is setting the table for the February 21, 2023 annual general meeting. He points out the need for upgraded energy infrastructure, especially to support the greenhouse sector.
Owen Roberts - Mar 06, 2023
As input prices climb, will loyalty become a casualty in purchasing decisions? Will producers increasingly make choices mainly on price? Columnist Owen Roberts cites recent research on how farmers view fertilizer, crop protection inputs and seed.
Peter Chapman - Mar 06, 2023
Communicate costs of production well in advance of the negotiation with retailers says columnist Peter Chapman.
Chris Duyvelshoff - Mar 06, 2023
Crop protection columnist Chris Duyvelshoff explains new tank mixing rules that PMRA issued in December 2022. If a label contains no guidance on tank mixing, then tank mixes are not permitted.
Luc Bérubé - Nov 02, 2022
Columnist Luc Bérubé makes it a point to talk about protection of workers who use crop protection products. He shared his best tips at a field day this past August 2022 near Rivière-du-Loup, Québec.
Josh Mosiondz - May 02, 2022
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.
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.