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Federal support to improve food security in Eastern Ontario

The investment will be used to purchase and install various forms of equipment, such as freezers, coolers, storage equipment and a greenhouse LED lighting system.


New report documents agricultural plastic use across Canada

Cleanfarms has released a first-ever national benchmark report that documents the level of agricultural plastic materials generated by sector – including greenhouse.


Florist North America makes name change official

This name change emphasizes the strong partnerships that HilverdaFlorist has in the North American market.
 
 
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The gardening boom continues

It’s likely that this year saw more garden centre sales than in 2020. Brian Minter in B.C., reports that shortages have been widespread at garden centres in his province for many plants such as rhododendrons, azaleas and more. » Learn more
 
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Strategies for aphid controls in sweet peppers

Many sweet pepper growers control aphids for the first time without chemical pesticides. To optimize control, growers may need to combine different biological aphid control agents. “Aphids have risen a few places up the list of most challenging greenhouse pests.” » Learn more
 
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