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GoodLeaf vertical farm now operational

First opened in September 2019, the Guelph facility has since conducted multiple trials and is now SQF-certified.


Mastronardi Produce certifies fifth operation through EFI

This certification makes Mastronardi one of four companies to have certified five or more operations.


Bayer to trial new tomato varieties with resistance to the rugose

The trials, which begin late September, will target two varieties of Roma tomatoes which show little or no symptoms of ToBRFV.
 
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Plans to move forward with COVID

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How to monitor for greenhouse pests

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