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.

Farm Credit Canada is offering an unsecured line of credit up to $500,000 with loan processing fees waived. The offer comes in the wake of higher-than-average input costs and elevated interest rates.

About 60 per cent of Manitoba’s 80,500 potato acres have been planted as of May 18, 2023 reports Vikram Bisht, Manitoba Agriculture.