The pandemic, extreme climate change and the impacts of Russia’s unwarranted attack on Ukraine are undermining food security and driving up prices says Canada’s ag minister Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau.
- Farms in Canada reported the total greenhouse area for fruit and vegetables was 219.7 million square feet in 2021, which accounted for around two-thirds (66.5%) of Canada's total greenhouse area.
- The Prince Edward Island government has announced $3 million to help potato seed growers adapt to ongoing trade suspensions by planting soil-building crops.
- The Canadian Produce Marketing Association and Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada convened 27 representatives to meet 28 parliamentarians on May 10, 2022. One topline theme? The resilience -- and fragility -- of the food supply chain.
- Okanagan Crush Pad winery is the first in Canada to join the International Wineries for Climate Action. The Summerland, BC-based winery has been accepted as an applicant member who has committed to an ISO-14064 audited baseline greenhouse gas…