Wild blueberry production under the influence of changing climates
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Ministers of agriculture convene to address emerging challenges of Canadian agriculture sector

Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers of agriculture met virtually on July 17 to discuss ways to support a more resilient and competitive agriculture sector and food supply chains that make up Canada’s agri-food landscape.


Ontario vegetable updates 7/21

Here's the key highlights on vegetable crops from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.


University of Guelph receives $5.4 million for agri-food research projects

The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance has received $5.4 million in provincial funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness to support 28 research projects at the University of Guelph.


Nominations open for Ontario's Excellence in Agriculture Awards

The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, to recognize individuals and organizations in the province’s agri-food industry. These awards honour farmers, food processors, businesses and industry organizations that are driving excellence, sustainability and long-term competitiveness in Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry.


 
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Nova Scotia’s wild blueberry production under the influence of changing climates

As the provincial berry and a native crop in Nova Scotia, wild blueberries naturally grow in the region primarily due to the suitable acidic soil and favourable growing climate. With the improvement of industry commercialization and management, field productivity and production have been enhanced significantly, especially in pest and plant health management. » Read More...
 
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ICYMI: The latest buzz around wild bees

Set aside your beliefs about bees. While managed honey bees play an important role in producing honey and pollinating crops, wild or native bees are often better pollinators, according to Jason Gibbs, associate professor in the department of entomology at the University of Manitoba. » Read More
 
 
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Fruit and Vegetable Phytochemicals: Chemistry, Nutritional Value and Stability

Fruit and Vegetable Phytochemicals: Chemistry, Nutritional Value and Stability provides scientists in the areas of food technology and nutrition with accessible and up-to-date information about the chemical nature, classification and analysis of the main phytochemicals present in fruits and vegetables – polyphenols and carotenoids.

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