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CFA hosts agriculture leaders’ debate Sept 9

The importance of the future of the sector will be debated this Thursday with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Leaders Debate.


Poinsettia growers reach whitefly tipping point

It’s that time of year again where growers have to make a choice with their poinsettia. “Do you stay the course with natural enemies, or abandon your bio program and spray for whitefly?”


Registration has opened for Canadian Greenhouse Conference

The popularity of the 2020 virtual conference gave CGC organizers the confidence to go even bigger this year. Registration is required.
 
 
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Grow West Coast

Grow West Coast is excited to announce the Seminar Series

Expert advice for the horticulture industry! Direct from the best of the best in pest management, fruit tree pruning, truck & trailer safety, and so many more; nearly twenty informative sessions ranging in length from 60-minute seminars to half day workshops! Recruiting the top talent in education and learning, well known names Mario Lanthier, Brian Minter, and Egan Davis, grace the Grow West Coast Seminar Series; educational aspects to attract even the most knowledgeable scholars!

View the full seminar line up and register now before spots are gone! The sessions will be running at limited capacity and registration is first come first serve.

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Pest control potential in agricultural waste

How’s this for closing the loop? Researchers are testing different agricultural plant wastes as potential solutions for managing common greenhouse pests. They can be less toxic than synthetic pesticides, break down safely in the environment, target specific pests, and be effective in small quantities. » Learn more
 
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On the path to building Europe’s largest vertical farm

“Vertical farming is a fairly new industry, so we all have to work together to find the solutions that will work for our customers, crops and business models”, says Luca Travaglini, co-CEO and co-founder of Planet Farms. In this guest article, Luca shares his journey to building Europe’s largest vertical farm. » Learn more
 
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Annex Bookstore

Greenhouse Design and Control

This book deals with different types of greenhouses, materials, structures, advanced control techniques and tendencies that are needed for designing and controlling an advanced greenhouse.

The control system is presented as an integral system which covers the explanation of basic and advanced concepts for a real time controller. Also, structural analysis is introduced, whereby mechanical design is regarded as a key factor.

Its easy-to-absorb contents are also suitable for graduate students and researchers in agricultural and electronic engineering, horticulture, and crop cultivation.

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Events 
 

Glee 2021

Sept 14-16
Birmingham, U.K.
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Grow West Coast

Sept 15-16
Surrey, B.C.
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