The average premium rate for Ontario businesses will be cut from $1.30 to $1.25 per $100 of insurable payroll through the WSIB starting in 2025, without reducing benefits.

The addendum will be available April 1, 2025 for those growers who wish to meet Walmart requirements for protection of pollinator health.

CCOVI’s director Debbie Inglis is leading multi-faceted research to build resilience into the grape sector.

PMRA has approved several minor use label expansions for UP-Cyde insecticide which manages spotted wing drosophila, crucifer flea beetle, aster leafhoppers and tarnished plant bug. See details for crop specifics.

Researchers from four Canadian universities are forecasting price increases of 1-3% in fruits and 3-5% in vegetables for 2025. A family of four should budget to pay another $800 for groceries or a total of $16,834.