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Editor's Note 
 
With a federal election set for April 28, producers and the agricultural groups that represent them have questions for the candidates, including newly installed liberal leader Mark Carney. Hear from the CFA and FVGC below.
- Fruit and Vegetable team
 
NEWS 
 
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FVGC welcome new prime minister, minister of agriculture and agri-food

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomed new prime minister Mark Carney, congratulating him and commending his decision to remove the consumer carbon price effective April 1.


CFA applauds removal of consumer carbon price

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) has released a statement in support of new prime minister Mark Carney’s removal of the consumer carbon price.


Nuffield Canada Agricultural Scholarship applications open April 1

Nuffield Canada, a registered charity focused on developing scholars that learn innovation and agricultural excellence through international study and experiential learning, will accept a new intake of scholar applications from April 1 through June 30 for the 2026 scholar cohort.


 
 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
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Plant Empowerment: The Basic Principles

Plant Empowerment: The Basic Principles details how an integrated approach based on physics and plant physiology leads to a balanced growing method for protected crops resulting in healthy resilient plants, high yield and quality, low energy costs and economic greenhouse concepts.

Plant Empowerment is a new approach to growing crops in greenhouses, also known as “Next Generation Growing”.

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FEATURED NEWS 
 
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Compost selection for high-tunnel soils

Compost is a commonly used, slow-release source of nutrients for crop production. It is a great way to use existing waste products, build organic matter, contribute to healthy soil microbial communities and feed our crops. However, compost composition is variable and should not be applied at the same rate year after year. » Read More...
 
 
Events 
 
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CPMA Convention and Trade Show 2025

April 8 - 11, 2025 | Montreal, Que. » Read More...

USApple Outlook 2025

August 13 - 15, 2025 | Chicago, IL » Read More...

Canada's Outdoor Farm Show

September 9 - 11, 2025 | Woodstock, Ont. » Learn more