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Ritchie Bros. officially introduce Marketplace-E

After a soft launch in late 2017, Marketplace-E is being introduced by Ritchie Bros. as its latest buying and selling solution.


New agricultural water pump program

AgriPump Rebate Program is the first of its kind in Ontario and is ideal for all farming applications, including vineyards.


Notice of minor use label expansion registration

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for Prowl H2O Herbicide for control of labeled weeds on direct seeded or transplanted cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli grown on mineral soil in Canada.
 
 
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Manage Mite Infestations in Grapes

Mites can damage your grapevines impacting yield and quality. To manage mites, scout at least once a week during summer months to determine if infestations reach threshold levels. A miticide treatment may be required when more than half of the shoots have signs of bronzing at the mid-leaf level or above the shoots. Once threshold levels have been reached, it’s time to apply a miticide — chose ACRAMITE® Miticide.
Learn more about ACRAMITE and what you should look for in a miticide.
 
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Biocontrol expanding in berry fields

A new era in horticultural biocontrol is underway both in commercial and research fields. The use of biocontrol pest methods in horticulture is growing, whether it’s trap crops, pheromone traps, predatory insects or biopesticides.
David Saunders can attest that across the country, predatory insects are now being commonly used to protect various berry crops. “Biocontrol is expanding all the time,” says the technical salesperson at southern Ontario-based Plant Products.
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Lakeview Vineyard Equipment

Lakeview Vineyard Equipment is Ontario's premier supplier of orchard and vineyard equipment solutions. They provide sales and 24/7 aftermarket solutions for frost protection (Orchard Rite Wind Machines), orchard sprayers, vineyard sprayers, grape harvesters, hedgers, leaf removers, used narrow tractors and Infaco F3015 electric hand pruners. Lakeview Vineyard Equipment is the most trusted name in orchard and vineyard equipment in the province. >> Learn more
 
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Kubota Canada expands its presence in Eastern Canada

Kubota Canada Ltd., is pleased to announce it has taken over the distribution of Great Plains equipment from La Coop fédérée for Quebec and Atlantic Canada. » Read more...

New, environmentally friendly bioplastic in development at AAFC

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientist Dr. Qiang Liu is developing a new plant protein-based bioplastic that will keep meat, dairy, and other food products fresher longer. » Read more...

CAHRC to update labour market forecast research

CAHRC’s research will examine the specific labour needs of all aspects of on-farm production including: field fruit and vegetables; and the tree fruit and vine industries. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

History of B.C. Wine

April 26
Location: Penticton, B.C.
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World Potato Congress

May 27 – 31
Location: Cusco, Peru
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