Olds College introduces Canada’s first indoor agriculture certificate program ..read more

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Up to $23.55 million in government funds have been reserved for the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC) to increase the competitiveness and profitability of horticulture in Ontario and Canada. In a recent press release, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced the allocations of funds through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5-billion agreement between the federal, provincial, and territorial governments, that aims to strengthen the innovation of the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sector ..read more

Major food retailers and key grocery suppliers vowed recently to uphold the principles of Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct in a move heralded by the produce industry and its affiliated associations. The Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC) interim board of directors shared the news in a report to federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture attending their annual meeting in Whitehorse, Yukon, on July 18. “The Grocery Sector Code of Conduct Interim Board of Directors is pleased to inform the FPT Agriculture and Agri-food Ministers that we have the commitment of all the m ..read more

You know the conversation at a party, or when having new people over for dinner. ‘So, what do you do?’ (I know it’s interesting to find out, but does what we do actually define who we are? I guess that’s a different conversation.) If asked that question, and I answer along the lines of ‘I work in the greenhouse industry’, I invariably get back either some derogatory comment about ‘destroying farmland’, or, more often, ‘Oh, so you must grow cannabis!’ (Incidentally, I’ve never had anyone say ‘thank you for helping with providing delicious local produce, beautiful flowers for my home, or fabulou ..read more

The results of Greenhouse Canada’s 2024 Grower Survey are in and they offer an intriguing snapshot of the Canadian greenhouse industry for 2024 and beyond. Before digging into some of this year’s results, it must be noted that the results of this survey should be considered informal and anecdotal. Who answered?Canadian growers across the country participated in this year’s Grower Survey, with more than 50 individuals sharing insights on their business.  Growers were asked to identify the crops their operation primarily produced. Approximately 32 per cent of respondents indicated they main ..read more

Blue Radix has announced the appointment of Ranier Sandoval as the company’s new head of sales for Canada and the Northern U.S. In a recent press release, the Netherlands-based tech firm, that specializes in autonomous greenhouse management based on algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), touted Sandoval’s vast experience in the sector and deep understanding of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) as an advantage for North American growers. “As Blue Radix continues to innovate and lead in the CEA industry, the appointment of Ranier Sandoval marks a significant milestone,” the release ..read more

Up to $7.2 million in government funds have been allocated to the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance to strengthen the agriculture and food sector. In a recent press release, the Ontario government announced the boost in funds to 44 Ontario-led research and innovation projects. The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance is a collaboration between the University of Guelph and Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario (ARIO), with funded projects that focus on protecting animal and plant health, strengthening production systems, increasing environmental sustainability, and bolstering produc ..read more

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has devastated greenhouse tomato production globally since its emergence in 2014 in Israel and Jordan. The virus spreads rapidly through greenhouses due to its ease of mechanical transmission combined with the high degree of crop maintenance required, and can destroy thousands of plants in weeks. This virus has forced substantial changes to how tomatoes are produced and has significantly increased costs of production. The seed industry has responded with the rapid development of tolerant and resistant varieties while producers have worked to improve bio ..read more