The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is launching an updated strategic plan. Its mission is to enable the growth and success of an inclusive fresh produce industry by creating opportunities for economic development while enhancing the well-…
- The international vegetable-breeding company plans to build its newest R & D station in Guatemala, leveraging distinct climate zones to enable extensive trialing and the development of highly targeted products for the region.
- Federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced $9.8 million in funding to the Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada under the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component.
- The federal and Ontario governments are supporting mental health initiatives for farmers with $8 million in funding.
- While acknowledging that land use is a provincial and municipal matter, Senator Rob Black notes that protecting valuable soils, and prime agricultural and forest land is essential to Canada’s food supply chains, economy, and environment.