Two Canadian partners – Sollum Technologies and ecoation – will join arms with Switzerland-based Vivent to offer their groundbreaking technology and expertise at the June 13-15, 2023 event.
Sixty-one grocery stores are being recognized for their innovative promotion of fresh Ontario food as part of the 2022 Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards.
The Perennia viticulture team will be surveying the province’s grape growers to determine more specifics on what cultivars and blocks were injured by the polar vortex. The “perfect storm” was February 4 and 5, 2023.
Cara McCreary, Ontario greenhouse vegetable IPM specialist and Tracey Baute, Ontario entomologist for field crops, detail how to scout for European corn borer.
Ontario’s Invasive Species Centre has developed signage to raise awareness about Spotted Lanternfly, its potential effects on vineyards and measures the public can take to reduce the spread.
If Canada is to improve the cold chain for its horticultural exports, then improvements are required at ports. Perishable produce relies on a mix of regulatory factors, global logistics services, smart transportation and warehousing infrastructure.
Ron Lemaire, president of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association shares both a global perspective and domestic context of the pain points that need to be addressed to protect the cold chain.
Ron Lemaire analyzes supply chain challenges
Aron Hoff extols new housing for temporary foreign workers
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Karen Davidson - Apr 28, 2023ADAMA Canada obtains emergency registration for Captan 80 WSP to help manage anthracnose, including the new Colletotrichum Scovileistrain in field peppers.
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Justine taylor - Apr 24, 2023In the first year of the National Water Monitoring Program for Pesticides, 89 surface water sites were sampled across the country says Dr. Justine Taylor, CropLife Canada. More will be done in Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growing regions in 2023.
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Josh Mosiondz - Apr 24, 2023Ontario minor use coordinator Josh Mosiondz says growers can continue to use their current tank mix practices during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
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Karen Davidson - Apr 21, 2023Cevya fungicide is now registered for use on highbush and lowbush blueberries, strawberries, cucurbit vegetables, certain bulb and fruiting vegetables and lettuce.
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Karen Davidson - May 11, 2023Colin Chapdelaine is the 2023-2024 chair of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association. A veteran of the produce industry, he is currently president of berry operations at Star Produce.
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Karen Davidson - Apr 28, 2023A broad spectrum of agriculture is represented on the board of directors of the national charity that works to earn public trust in Canada’s food system.
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Karen Davidson - Apr 19, 2023Darien Temprile becomes the first executive director of the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network. She has recently completed a Masters in Business Administration from McMaster University, adding to her four years of practical experience in the grape sector.
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Karen Davidson - Apr 19, 2023Peak of the Market announces the passing of Dave Whitmore, recently retired team member, who was VP product & business development. He had served the company for more than 28 years.
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Karen Davidson - May 22, 2023The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is expanding its business intelligence program for fresh blueberries, thanks to an automated, voluntary production…
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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 - May 29, 2023If Canada is to improve the cold chain for its horticultural exports, then improvements are required at ports. Perishable produce relies on a mix of…
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Karen Davidson - Apr 24, 2023A 35-acre farm dedicated to apples, tender fruit and vegetables has served as a lifetime endeavor for Doug Balsillie and his wife Leslie Huffman.…
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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 - May 30, 2023Two Canadian partners – Sollum Technologies and ecoation – will join arms with Switzerland-based Vivent to offer their groundbreaking technology and…
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Karen Davidson - May 08, 2023Engineers at University of British Columbia Okanagan are trying to squeeze energy from discarded fruit using microbial fuel cells.
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Karen Davidson - May 08, 2023The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has hosted an event to highlight the challenges and opportunities identified by the Horticultural…
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Karen Davidson - May 05, 2023The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its guidance for gene-edited crops. A Canadian Variety Transparency Database will help seed…
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 - May 31, 2023
Advancing automation in horticulture is expensive and time-consuming, says a report by Vineland Research & Innovation Centre. Columnist Owen Roberts shares the industry’s hurdles to making the lives of growers more efficient.
Peter Chapman - May 31, 2023
Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman shares his lens on the trends at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association trade show. And points out how to prepare for trade shows in the future.
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 31, 2023
Crop protection columnist Josh Mosiondz reports on the in-person meeting held in Gatineau to set priorities for minor use research. He is Ontario’s minor use coordinator.
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.