The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is proposing new measures to help contain, control and prevent the spread of potato wart. The measures include the use of resistant potato varieties, increased soil analysis and additional equipment cleanliness…
- U.S. regulatory authorities have removed the restrictions on commercial fruit consignments, acknowledging that Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus is unlikely to reach commercial production areas through fruit marketed for consumption.
- The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness will accept nominations in 12 categories. Deadline is July 22, 2024.
- Agri-Food Economic Systems’ Al Mussell argues for a shift in Canadian climate change policy for agriculture that targets adaptation rather than mitigation.
- The 2024 inductees selected for Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame are Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dr. Michael Eskin, Paul Larmer and Dr. Charles Vincent. They will be inducted on November 2 at a ceremony at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.