The Advance Payments Program gives producers easy access to low-cost cash advances of up to $1 million, based on the expected value of their agricultural products.

As of April 1, 2026, Plant Products will assume full responsibility for the nationwide commercial sale and technical support of the Biobest portfolio across North America.

Almost all processing vegetable crops have negotiated settlements which are down from 2025.

Nearly 9% of Ontario’s farms are in the Greenbelt, including over half of the province’s fruit acreage and more than 10 per cent of field vegetable acreage.

During 2026, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association will be developing tools to help better account for the total cost of ownership of packaging. This will help further balance upfront material costs against shelf life and food loss rates, as…