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OMAFRA: Earwigs pesky at harvest time

Earwigs are making an appearance in vineyards this summer. While they can be beneficial in controlling pest insects, they can be a problem when it comes to harvest.


FCC: Balancing efficiency's costs and benefits

Farmers are always looking for ways to run their operations as efficiently as possible. However, there's no clear roadmap for how best to achieve that goal.


Ontario invests $4.3M in Rural Economic Development program

The Rural Economic Development (RED) program supports projects that diversify rural economies, retain skilled workers and create jobs in local communities.


 
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Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables

Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of modern MAP technologies for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Coverage begins with the general MAP concept and application by introducing the concept of MAP, how MAP works for fresh-cut produce and the benefits and shortfalls of MAP in its application.

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Genomics projects to reduce Canadian agri-food carbon footprint

An interdisciplinary research team based in Quebec aims to better understand the way micro-organisms transform organic matter. How are agri-food byproducts or food leftovers biodegraded by micro-organisms, fungi or insects? Using genomics tools, the scientists will study the interactions between the micro-organisms involved in the biodegradation process. » Read More...
 
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IWCA Summit: Join the conversation!

Come together to celebrate the achievements of women in Canada’s agricultural industry at the Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture Summit. Join our six IWCA honourees in-person in Hamilton on Nov. 7. Featuring our 2023 honourees and other prominent ag trailblazers, this event will provide a platform for invaluable mentorship and networking. » Read More...
 
 
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Soil science with OSCIA’s Angie Straathof

Soil is a complex system and managing it is similarly complex, with no one-size-fits-all approach. But there are some commonalities. What are the biggest challenges and opportunities in soil management? Angie Straathof, OSCIA program director, discusses OSCIA’s programs and the importance of maintaining or increasing soil organic matter levels. » Read More...

Biological basics with Vineland’s Rose Buitenhuis

Buitenhuis, senior research scientist, biological control, at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Vineland, Ont., joins editor Alex Barnard to break down what biologicals are and discuss some of the research being conducted at Vineland on biological controls, as well as what to know or consider when using a biological product. » Read More...

 
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Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

Sept. 12-14 | Woodstock, Ont. » Read More...

OPMA 2023 Golf Tournament

September 20 | Brampton, Ont. » Learn more

IWCA Summit

Nov. 7 | Hamilton, Ont. » Read More...