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Input needed to drive soilless substrate research

Canadian and U.S. researchers are seeking input from growers and growing media manufacturers/suppliers to identify soilless substrate needs. Survey ends Oct 20.


Ottawa earmarks $2.1M for Indigenous ag and food projects

Projects include a year-round greenhouse project in Quebec, ensuring a supply of medicines, herbs, fruits and vegetables year round for NWAC’s commercial kitchen.


Ontario to deliver $11.6M in funding to ag health and safety projects

This is part of the $35 million federal investment announced in the summer, to improve health and safety on farms through the Emergency On-Farm Support Fund. 
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 

Cascades

New Cascades FreshTM sustainable packaging solutions for fruits and vegetables will help lower your environmental footprint and also:
Preserve the freshness from harvest to the table;
Facilitate transportation across the supply chain;
Capture consumers’ attention through great visuals;
Comply with FDA and Health Canada’s food safety requirements.

Through this new range of products, Cascades brings the circular economy to life by using different types of recovered cardboard and plastics to offer a full range of eco-friendly, recycled and 100% recyclable products. Learn more by visiting cascades.com
 
Featured News 
 
Feature 1

Predicting the greenhouse microclimate

Gaining control of the greenhouse climate isn’t as simple as deciding on minimum and maximum setpoints. Just as air temperatures can vary across a greenhouse, the plant microclimate is heavily impacted by plant structure, varying between plants and vertically within the crop.  » Learn more
 
Feature 2

The greens to achieve your dreams

Greenhouse producers committed to making measurable progress in energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions may be able to earn a financial reward in the form of lower interest rates. Known as sustainability-linked loans (SLLs), these programs allow financial institutions to support clients in achieving their sustainability goals. » Learn more
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 

The Ecke Poinsettia Manual

Who better to help you grow your poinsettia crops than the world’s leader?
The Paul Ecke Ranch, the world’s largest poinsettia breeder, shares its expertise on how to grow and market the number one Christmas flower.
This manual provides everything a grower needs to know about producing and selling this pervasive crop of red, pink, yellow, purple, speckled, and marbled flowers.
Using their vast experience, Ecke provides a great guide to selecting cultivars and growing high-quality crops. After a brief history of poinsettias and their place in the market, the authors provide detailed chapters about propagation, growing on, nutrition, pest and disease control, pot and cut flower culture, postharvest care, and marketing. Colour photos throughout. Learn More
 
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