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Alberta farm lives up to corn capital reputation
Adding sweet corn to his crop rotation 20 years ago turned out to be a tasty decision for this vegetable grower

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada appoint policy lead

Evolutionary origins of the potato revealed – and a tomato was involved
Study, which analyzed genomes from cultivated and wild potatoes, may improve future breeding

Canadian vertical farm GoodLeaf Farms on track for profitability
Vertical, indoor farms have generated hype and have bee touted for their ability to reduce Canadian reliance on U.S. produce imports, but checking financial boxes has been an issue

In Chile’s Atacama, world’s driest desert, growing lettuces with fog

Chronic disease solution identified
Scientists from the University of Florida argue that more research funding is needed for fruit and vegetable production

High tunnels extend vegetable growing season
Research finds that this alternative to building a greenhouse can add weeks of growing time and improve profits for growers

June is a great time to enjoy what the season has to offer

Expanding greenhouse sector means more home-grown veggies
Plenty of room to expand in controlled environment agriculture, but investment needed says FCC

Greenhouse sales hit $2.7 billion in Canada
Farmgate sales of fruit and vegetables — mainly tomatoes, bells peppers and cucumbers — more than doubled in a decade