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
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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
In Chile's arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, growers and researchers are looking to harness water from the very air itself to grow lettuces and lemons, using a net to catch drops of moisture from fog.
Chronic disease solution identified
Scientists from the University of Florida argue that more research funding is needed for fruit and vegetable production
Scientists argue that research spending on fruit and vegetable crops is almost nothing when compared to the amount of money spent on health care research.
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
Popular in produce-growing areas of the northern United States such as Minnesota, high tunnels are slowly making their way onto Manitoba fruit and vegetable operations.
June is a great time to enjoy what the season has to offer
The garden has now produced some fresh food, and I am still loving the rhubarb as the berries and first vegetables start arriving.
Expanding greenhouse sector means more home-grown veggies
Plenty of room to expand in controlled environment agriculture, but investment needed says FCC
Canada continues to rely heavily in imported fruits and vegetables, especially during its long winters but different types of controlled environment agriculture like greenhouses are expanding and changing the balance says Farm Credit Canada.
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
Almost all of the fruit and vegetables grown in greenhouses in Canada are tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers.
Vegetables found in the root cellar can yield tasty dishes
Root cellars and cold rooms are not as common as they once were, but many families still maintain them. Now is a good time to take stock and decide what needs to be used before spoilage occurs. In addition to checking vegetables and apples, take a look at the dates on your canning. Ideally it […] Read more
The wait is over – fresh fruit and produce season is here
In our gardens and farmers markets, fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables are now available. We have waited all year to grasp the fresh flavours that cannot be replicated at any other time. Outside my door I have fresh peas, right out of the pod, a juicy tomato right off the vine or the sweet taste […] Read more
Tomato processors seek changes to Ontario marketing board
Growers argue proposed changes to provincial farm products marketing act could render marketing boards toothless
LONDON, Ont. — Ontario’s marketing board for processing vegetables is under attack, according to its chair. Francis Dobbelaar said Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers has rejected the latest proposal from the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission that would open the door to direct contracts between processors and growers for tomatoes. “Their definition of direct contracts is […] Read more
