Peter Quiring, owner of South Essex Fabricating and Nature Fresh Farms. has set up an R & D Centre near Leamington, Ontario to see what crops can be grown in a controlled environment. He sees the next big opportunity in blackberries and raspberries, but warns that more alignment is needed between all government levels to support sector growth.
Innovative Growth and Prosperity Study highlights significant opportunities for sustainable growth in the Ontario greenhouse sector. The 2022 farmgate value was $1.3 billion with 80 per cent of production exported.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a transition period for new standards for greenhouse miniature cucumbers and updates to grades for greenhouse long seedless cucumbers. Growers must comply by January 6, 2024.
Themed “The Power of a Greenhouse,” this 10th edition of Live Deliciously explores how advanced greenhouse tech enables the growing of fruits and vegetables consistently year-round, regardless of weather conditions and location.
