Powdery mildew and botrytis are the targets of BASF’s new Serifel fungicide for grapes. Available for 2019, it can be used in conventional or organic production.

Minecto Pro is registered in potatoes for control of Colorado potato beetle, European corn borer, spider mite, potato psyllid and flea beetle. It’s also registered to control labelled pests in apples, pears and various vegetable crops.

Adavelt is a novel fungicide in the Corteva Agriscience pipeline for disease control on a wide range of horticultural crops.

Suppression of pink rot and control of key seed- and soil‑borne diseases are on the label of Syngenta’s potato seed treatment registration for Vibrance Ultra Potato.

Innovative Solutions Canada is a new federal program that invites small businesses to come up with an innovative product, service or solution for a specific challenge they face.

Vineland is developing promising new varieties of more flavourful on-the-vine tomatoes. Check out their story and video.

Ontario’s ginseng industry has a $250M farmgate value.

The farmgate value of Ontario’s vegetable processing industry, pegged at about $100 million annually, often goes under the radar for its significant contribution to the economy. For these growers – Pascal Jennen, (L), Ian Bradley and Kevin Jennen -- their contracted acres of Spanish onions are destined to become onion rings at the Cavendish Farms Appetizer Division in Wheatley, Ontario. Photo by Glenn Lowson.

Cavendish Farm’s state-of–the-art production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta is now equipped with the industry’s latest TOMRA Eco steam peelers. Reduced carbon footprint and increased processing efficiency are two big benefits.

Vegetable processors such as Bonduelle and Whytes Foods are investing in plant upgrades in severa