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The ultra high-precision crop sprayer now has models for garlic, leeks and potatoes.
New foliar control for European corn borer and flea beetle strengthens insect management programs and supports resistance management.
The Greenhouse Produce Alliance of Canada looks at two emerging technologies for control of insects which have developed resistance to current treatments.
Allegro is a protectant fungicide used for control and suppression of many fungal diseases in crops including potatoes, beans, field vegetables, orchard tree fruit and specialties.
After a 42-year career in the Ontario Public Service with leadership roles in agriculture, economic development, financial and risk management services, and public administration, Randy Jackiw is the new chair of the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers.
Alida Acuna is the new executive director effective October 2026. She has already spent several years working with the sector, initially with the University of Guelph asparagus research program.
Bernard Sévigny will serve in the new Parti Québécois cabinet as minister of agriculture, fisheries and food.
Kendra Ulmer, manager and clinical director of the Agricultural Health and Safety Network at University of Saskatchewan is joining the seven-person board of directors.
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On May 30, 2027, the theme will be: Roots of resilience: potatoes in a changing climate.
Reservoir Farms – Washington plans to open in the state’s Yakima Valley in spring 2027 for on-farm trials.
The Harvest Fuel Relief program will provide one-time payments to American farmers, including specialty crop growers.
Cathy Burns, CEO, International Fresh Produce Association, noted that industry challenges – be they food safety, trade, labour, sustainability, techno…
Whether it’s an annual sweet corn crop or perennial asparagus crop, the seed supply chain is global in nature. It’s a fact worth remembering in…
Field trials are underway with a machine that delivers UV-C light disinfection at night to combat powdery mildew and botrytis in table-top…
In June 2026, the terminal was the backdrop for Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce a $3 billion national food security strategy. Over 10 years,…
British Columbia company Global Fruit sends half of its sweet cherry production to the U.S. It’s been a reliable market to date, but diversification…
Since 2015, Compact has been delivering innovative machines to fruit growers worldwide. In 2024, the company expanded into Canada through its trusted…
Growers can see field demonstrations of autonomous Kubota and Bobcat Tractors and multi-point turning technology at FIRA USA 2026. The event is…
The Weston Family Foundation has published a report on its $33 million challenge to grow berries at scale, year-round in Canada.
Four of the five projects are in horticulture, ranging from a robotic solution to strawberry production-related labour issues to AI-based cucumber…
Urban Cowboy columnist Owen Roberts investigates local food procurement practices with Mark Kenny, who’s in charge of providing 25,000 meals every day at the University of Guelph.
There are plenty of Canadian-made products and beverages that can fill domestic shelves and appeal to global markets writes Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman.
Parliament has taken a step in the right direction with Bill C-30 writes crop protection advisor Chris Duyvelshoff. The legislation amended the federal Pest Control Products Act by requiring the Minister of Health to consider national food security and economic security in its decisions, while respecting human and environmental health and safety.
Shawn Brenn, chair of OFVGA and Alison Robertson, executive director of OFVGA team up for an executive summary of the past year’s activities.
Ontario’s minor use coordinator, Josh Mosiondz, lists the final results of the national exercise in identifying research priorities for 2027.
