Costs of producing fresh fruits and vegetables have increased by double digits all over the world. The increases were led by fertilizer, construction, fuel, shipping, and electricity.

The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization is holding its biennial conference in Rome from July 1-7, 2023. Canadian ag minister Marie-Claude Bibeau is expected to be formally elected chair. The theme is water resource management.

A $20 million water-management program will turn on taps for more farmers. The BC Cherry Association is one group of farmers applauding the move.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has named MP Kody Blois as 2023 Produce Champion. He’s MP for Kings-Hants, Nova Scotia and chair of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council is forging ahead with its mission to address labour shortages across all commodities.