As sponsor of Bill S-227, An Act to Establish Food Day in Canada, the Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario and chair of the Canadian Senators Group, reports that it will receive Royal Assent this spring. This milestone is well-timed for its…
- Eighteen Enza Zaden varieties with high resistance to ToBRFV are available in roma, beef, grape, cherry, cocktail and tomatoes-on-the-vine (TOV) tomato types.
- The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has hosted an event to highlight the challenges and opportunities identified by the Horticultural Automation Cluster. One challenge is that expensive, robust electronics are needed for harsh environments.
- Themed “The Power of a Greenhouse,” this 10th edition of Live Deliciously explores how advanced greenhouse tech enables the growing of fruits and vegetables consistently year-round, regardless of weather conditions and location.
- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its guidance for gene-edited crops. A Canadian Variety Transparency Database will help seed purchasers find information about commercially available gene-edited varieties.