An October 2022 report by Rabobank Research predicts that global blueberry exports will surpass the one million metric tons mark as early as 2025 or 2026. In North America, the use of substrates, protected culture, and mechanical harvesting is…
Skin tannin stabilizes colour and offers structure to the wine, whereas seed tannin can result in bitterness and astringency. Thanks to the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, winemakers now have a tool to measure for skin and seed…
The Ontario agriculture ministry has announced $7.25 million for 50 Ontario-led research and innovation projects. Two of them are in the greenhouse sector.
From January to June 2022, Ontario led the way in farmland value increases at 15.6 per cent, followed by Prince Edward Island at 14.8 per cent according to Farm Credit Canada in its mid-year review. Most land sales were made before interest rates…
The 2021 Canadian Census of Agriculture revealed the largest ever cohort of farmers aged 55-plus. Yet farmers are producing more with smart technology. Chris Sopuch is one of the farmers in the 35 and under category. He left a promising forestry…
