Despite a 2.4% increase in volume, Canadian potato production is...
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The Canadian apple crop is estimated at 18.8 million bushels, 2.3 per cent below last year’s volumes. Don Werden, sales manager, Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association, reported at the U.S. Apple Outlook Conference in Chicago on August 23.
The management team at Gwillimdale Farms took several trips to Europe to track down state-of-the-
Quinton Woods, sales and plant operations, Gwillimdale Farms, oversees the second phase of a storage facility near Bradford, Ontario that will be filled with onions and carrots in the fall of 2019.
Calling all innovators. Deadline to apply is October 11.
The European Union is curbing fruit and potato imports on September 1. The decision is not Canadian-specific. The list includes apples, cranberries, potatoes and other fruits.
A pathogen-free vineyard starts at the nursery, says Hans Buchler, chair of the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network. He urges grape growers to use federal funds allocated for the current year.
The objective of new federal funding – valued at more than $475,000 - for tender fruits and fresh grapes is to improve fruit quality and availability of new varieties for consumers.
Food is about more than nutrition, writes columnist Owen Roberts. Food has a huge feel-good factor that provides comfort and some measure of social unification during turbulent times.
One of the trends to watch is plant-based protein. The Beyond Meat Burger is one example.
Weather plus trade wars are making business planning unpredictable.That’s why OFVGA continues to strengthen federal and provincial relationships in case of a rainy day.
It’s important to know who’s backing your crop protection products. In continuing fall-out from company mergers, some products such as Reason are changing hands.
Systemic fungicide Cevya will be available for the 2020 crop year.
The Prowl herbicide label is now expanded for control of labelled weeds on garlic, shallots and transplanted leeks in Canada
The Delegate insecticide label is now expanded for control of spotted wing drosophila on grapes and other pests in fruiting vegetables in Canada.
Anthony Rota, Liberal MP for the Ontario riding of Nipissing-Timiskaming, was elected the new Speaker of the House as federal parliament resumed on December 5, 2019.
Five new board members have joined the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity. Experience and breadth of knowledge of Canada’s food system adds to a dynamic board of 11.
Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau retains her post as minister of agriculture and agri-food.
The 28th annual Ontario Produce Marketing Association Gala shone a light on four of the industry’s brightest and best on November 15. One of them was Steve Bamford who won the Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award.
A new Eco-Lok closure offers the same safety, quality and rigidity as former plastic closures with lower carbon footprint.
United Fresh 2019 offers a glimpse into the future with a TEC Zone featuring 24 top ag tech start-up companies. One of those is Montreal-based Motorleaf, which uses artificial intelligence to automate harvest yield estimates and disease scouting in tomato and pepper greenhouses.
Hazel Technologies Inc., based in Salinas, California, has developed a small, biodegradable and food-safe insert to extend the shelf life of a carton of fresh fruit. Now the post-harvest sachet is being launched for one of the most challenging fruits to keep fresh – cherries.
Scabby potatoes are unmarketable. However, molecular technology has determined that the most predominant species in Ontario might be one that could be controlled with cultural practices.
