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Editor's Note 
 
The technological advances of the past couple decades have led to many on-farm benefits, including, as this week's feature profile notes, a little extra shut-eye. In case you missed it last week, be sure to check out our digital November issue!
- Alex Barnard, editor
 
NEWS 
 

Canadian Fruit & Vegetable Summit pivoting to December webinar

The Summit has unfortunately been cancelled; Jason Deveau, OMAFA application technology specialist and Sprayers101 founder, will be covering air sprayer optimization in a free webinar on Dec. 17.


Annual trend report shows consumer demand for food functionality

This year's report reveals nine key trends that will shape the industry and consumer behaviour, driven by an increased demand for functionality, experiences and sustainability in food choices.


Share your thoughts on small farm tech

Can new technologies help small-scale farming? Drive the future of farming by sharing your ideas in a survey conducted by the University of Waterloo.


 
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The Handbook of Cucurbits: Growth, Cultural Practices, and Physiology

This book contains information on cultural practices, nutrition, and physiological processes of cucurbits under both normal and stressful conditions. It presents the history and importance of cucurbit crop production as well as exhaustive information on growth responses of cucurbits to various environmental conditions and nutrients.

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FEATURED NEWS 
 
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Cranberry farm goes high-tech

Over the years, farmers have improved yield-per-acre by planting higher-producing varieties and improving farming practices. To meet high consumer demand, increase efficiency and ensure family farms prosper for future generations, many growers are investing in other high-tech equipment to more quickly harvest, sort and package the fruit. » Read More...
 
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ICYMI: Tech adoption depends on faith

Accelerating agriculture technology transfer and adoption, removing barriers and exploiting opportunities are priorities for the agtech innovation sector. Researchers at Brock University’s Niagara Community Observatory recently completed a multi-phase project to understand the barriers to and drivers for agtech adoption and the pursuit of globally competitive production systems. » Read More...
 
 
Events 
 

EFAO Conference

Dec. 4-5 | Kingston, Ont. » Read More...

Great Lakes Expo 2024

Dec. 10-12 | Grand Rapids, Mich. » Read More...