Robotics and AgTech companies are bringing leading-edge products to Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. It’s slated for September 12-14, 2023 near Woodstock, Ontario.

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 Produce Marketing Association is alarmed at the federal government’s short time lines for providing feedback on aggressive plastic packaging reductions for the food system. Growers are asked to provide input by August 30, 2023.

Bila A/S’s Global AGV autonomous forklifts are available to the Canadian market through Crawford Packaging. These machines are the latest in warehouse automation.

Jaime Bustamante, Director of Trading Assistance at The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation talks with The Grower about the benefits of FVDRC membership.