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Improved online DLI calculator now available

Based in Victoria, B.C., SunTracker Technologies has updated its free DLI Calculator tool with a new and improved version.


Consumer tastes prefer local, organic and fair trade

A consumer research study reveals 44 per cent of shoppers changed their produce shopping behaviour during the pandemic in these ways.


Manitoba plants, flowers non-essential

While the order only remains in force until Dec. 11, plants, gardening supplies and flowers were unfortunately deemed non-essential items – but there are options for customers.
 
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Four decades of change and innovation

To commemorate 40 years of coverage, Greenhouse Canada reached out to some of the industry’s longest standing specialists to highlight pivotal moments in greenhouse history. From plug production and lighting to biocontrols and cannabis, here’s what they had to say. » Learn more
 
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Vertical farming modules take hyperlocal to new heights

Best recognized for their grocery store installations, shoppers are able to watch the growing process and pick from fresh herbs and leafy greens immediately after harvest. Maintained by machine learning and AI technology, each standalone vertical farming unit is continuously monitored and tweaked to ensure optimal growing conditions. » Learn more
 
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SaskPower’s 10 per cent rebate in effect

This rebate, known as the Saskatchewan Economic Recovery Rebate, will run from Dec. 1 to the end of November 2021. » Read more

B.C. expands COVID relief for growers

British Columbia has introduced two new programs and increased support for a third one to help improve food security and build a stronger economy » Read more

Discounted electricity rate now available to more Quebec growers

The option will allow all greenhouse growers with a power demand of at least 50 kilowatts (kW) to benefit from a discounted rate of 5.59¢ per kilowatt hour (kWh). » Read more
 
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