Farm groups say they’re happy to see action on Canada’s federal regulatory red tape, but there’s still a lot of streamlining left to be done
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CFIA red tape changes a first step: agriculture
Farm groups say they’re happy to see action on federal regulatory red tape, but there’s still a lot of streamlining left to be done
Respecting new Canadians’ diverse food history
New Canadians can carry highly diverse emotional experiences with food
New Canadians can carry highly diverse emotional experiences with food, a communication with them needs to take that into account.
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada appoint policy lead
FVGC announces Erik Nielsen will step into the newly-created role of Director of Policy, Research, and Public Affairs
Evolutionary origins of the potato revealed – and a tomato was involved
Study, which analyzed genomes from cultivated and wild potatoes, may improve future breeding
A new analysis of 450 genomes from cultivated potatoes and 56 genomes of wild potato species has revealed that the potato lineage originated through natural interbreeding between a wild tomato plant and a potato-like species in South America about 9 million years ago.
Canada’s GoodLeaf Farms on track to become first vertical farm worldwide with all facilities profitable
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
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.
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.
Financial protection for Canada’s fruit and vegetable growers near reality
Bill C-280 receives third reading in Senate, awaits Royal Assent
Long-awaited legislation that will provide financial protection to fresh fruit and vegetable producers is close to fruition. Scot Davidson’s private member’s Bill C-280, otherwise known as the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, received its third reading Dec. 10 and awaits royal assent. Why it matters: Establishment of a trust will help
Building a better canola with broccoli
Traits from related species may punch up canola diversity
Glacier FarmMedia – There’s little doubt that canola is a powerhouse crop. Nationwide, it covered nearly 22.1 million acres last year, more than 99 per cent of it on the Prairies. The Canola Council of Canada puts its economic contribution at nearly $30 billion a year. A University of Alberta researcher, backed by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Bayer Crop Science,
Vertical farming champion looks to stack Manitoba’s future
Vertical farming has garnered significant interest as a food security solution in remote areas
Trina Semenchuk wants to make Manitoba the vertical farming capital of the world. “It’s a very bold vision, but yeah, it’s my vision,” she said. “Why not? We have a short growing season and we have so much talent here. We have quite a lot of resources already available in Winnipeg.” Why it matters: Vertical farming, which stacks crops
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