In 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.
Ontario minor use coordinator Josh Mosiondz says growers can continue to use their current tank mix practices during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
OFVGA chair Shawn Brenn advises growers to consult with tax professionals on the status of the Underused Housing Tax as per individual circumstances. As long as your tax return is filed or paid by Oct. 31, late penalties and interest will be waived.
Given that seven out of 10 Canadians don’t believe sustainability claims made on products, how does a producer gauge if putting a claim on packaging will be beneficial? That’s a question tackled by Retail Columnist Peter Chapman.
Columnist Owen Roberts visits a raspberry farm in Jalisco, Mexico for a first-hand perspective of how the Gonzalez family is transitioning to organic to meet global trade demand. Having finished her studies, Vivian Ibarra has returned to the farm…
