A series of consultative meetings to consider the future of the BC apple sector has attracted half of the apple grower membership. An apple marketing commission is one possibility.

More U.S. fresh potatoes were southbound to Mexico than northbound to Canada, according to recent U.S. trade data for 2023.

Farm Credit Canada forecasts what’s in store for several agricultural sectors in Canada. Inflationary pressures on new equipment prices along with higher borrowing costs are expected to slow farm equipment sales.

Many recycling programs are shifting from legacy models to full producer-responsibility models. The Paper and Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council hopes that growers and associations will gather collection and recycling data by material type.

The CanadaGAP Food Safety Manual for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and the one for Greenhouse Production will not be updated or reissued for 2024. It’s advisable to review annually to maintain procedures and reflect any operational changes.