A historic infusion of money to the grape, cherry, tree fruit and berry sectors will help growers cope with recent extreme weather events.

Brock University has announced a $3.5 million grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation that will establish a Brock-led research farm. Co-leading the project are CCOVI principal scientist Sudarsana Poojari and CCOVI researcher Jim Willwerth.

The PMRA has approved a minor label expansion for increased lateral bud break, improved branch angles and tree structure, and branching of nursery stock and non-bearing orchard trees. 

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is now offering direct communication with its technical experts as well as personalized service from crop planning to harvest.

Frontier Max herbicide label has been expanded via Minor Use Program to help manage labelled weeds on dry bulb shallots in Canada.