ICYMI: Cranberry farm goes high-tech

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News

Ontario vegetable updates 8/19

Here's the latest vegetable crop updates from the vegetable crop specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA).

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The University of Manitoba (UM) has appointed Dr. Linda Schott as the inaugural UM research chair in potato sustainability, a transformative initiative aimed at educating students and advancing innovation and sustainability in Manitoba.

Government invests $135 million to protect Niagara and Leamington water systems

The Ontario government is investing $135 million in water systems and irrigation infrastructure in Niagara Region and the Municipality of Leamington to help build more homes, protect farmland and keep workers on the job.

New Farm Washwater Innovation and Stewardship Efforts Fund to support vegetable growers in Holland Marsh

The Ontario government is investing $3 million to launch the new Farm Washwater Innovation and Stewardship Efforts (Farm WISE) Fund for farmers growing vegetables in the Holland Marsh area.

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IWCA series: Martine Boulianne

Ag editor Brett Ruffell talks with Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture honouree Martine Boulianne about her passion for agriculture and position as professor at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

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ICYMI: Cranberry farm goes high-tech

To meet high consumer demand for cranberries, 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.

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