Friday, October 12, 2018 - Robyn Meerveld

From labour to energy saving, Vineland’s research focuses on the issues important to Canada’s horticultural industry. Read the results in its 2018/19 Innovation Report.

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - Robyn Meerveld

Montreal start-up Motorleaf has announced new investment in their artificial intelligence (AI) capacity to improve yield estimates in greenhouse crops.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - Robyn Meerveld

A new system of automated vertical growing machines will make lettuce, basil and microgreens available year-round.

Thursday, September 20, 2018 - Robyn Meerveld

The quality and safety of tender fruit at the Vineland Growers’ Cooperative is getting a boost from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, with funding to implement new food safety measures. Member Phil Tregunno was an early adopter this past summer at new packing facilities at Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Saturday, September 15, 2018 - Robyn Meerveld

Walmart Canada is purchasing 40 Tesla semis for use at distribution centres in Mississauga, Ont. and Surrey B.C. The retailer is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint by powering its entire fleet with renewable energy by 2028.

Monday, September 10, 2018 - The Grower

Growers who rely on the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program should be aware that a biometrics initiative is expanding beyond Jamaica to more countries. To accommodate this initiative, Service Canada is suggesting that any farm employer who requires workers in January or February 2019 should apply for workers as soon as possible.