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U of G students demonstrate plant-growth chamber for Canadian Space Agency

The challenge continues for a team of University of Guelph student scientists working on ways to grow food in space. The U of G Canada GOOSE team was visited by the panel of judges from the CSA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to assess their full-scale plant-growth chamber, one of the final four entries into the Deep Space Food Challenge.


CanadaGAP publishes 2023 Annual Report

CanadaGAP, a food safety program for companies that produce, pack, repack, store, wholesale and broker fruits and vegetables, has published their 2023 annual report. This report provides a summary of the year’s activities, highlights the program audit and participation trends and offers a preview of objectives and plans for 2024.


Canadian greenhouse grower takes home two Global Packaging Awards

At this year's PAC Global Awards Competition, Nature Fresh Farms received Best in Class for its HallowYoom and Award of Distinction for its Organic Greenhouse Berries in the Package Innovation Design – Labels category.


 
 
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Grower Summit focused on growing beyond limits returns Leamington on March 6th.

The ACT Group, a collaboration of four industry-leading providers, is set to host their 2nd Leamington Grower Summit on March 6th. Greenhouse growers are invited to this in-person, half-day event to learn about new research and technology applications from ACT group members Grodan, Philips Horticulture LED Solutions, Priva, and Svensson. Seating is limited and registration is required.

» Learn more and register here
 
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Battling blight

There are many strategies to control fungal diseases in greenhouses including use of registered chemicals, pesticides and other products. There are many biocontrol agents available that can be used in the root zone. Many fungal diseases can be controlled by paying attention to climate strategies. In this article, we focus on managing two major greenhouse fungal diseases by manipulating climate: Botrytis grey mold and powdery mildew. By Dr. Mohyuddin Mirza. » Read more...
 
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2024 is the YEAR of the squash

Every year, National Garden Bureau decides which crops to highlight in our “Year of” program. We select plant classes that are popular, or gaining in popularity, are easy to grow and have had some interesting new breeding work of late. For 2024, we chose squash in the edible category because of the rising interest in home and culinary gardening. The basic varieties always continue to sell but more and more new gardeners like to grow something unique that is also healthy to consume. By Diane Blazek. » Read more...
 
 
 
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2024 Grower Survey: Your voice matters!

Greenhouse Canada is continuing with its annual Grower Survey and your help is needed to create this benchmark!

The survey takes 15 mins and respondents will be entered into a draw to win one of three $50 Tim Hortons gift cards. All responses will remain confidential and secure.

The deadline to complete the survey is March 20.

» Take the survey here
 
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Energy-efficient growing under light abatement curtains

Want to learn more about growing efficiently and effectively under light abatement curtains? Perhaps a little refresher on best strategies for your crops? Greenhouse Canada is hosting a webinar on March 26 at 1:00 p.m. E.T. featuring Greenhouse Vegetable Specialist Fadi Al-Daoud, from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Fadi will be sharing insights from a number of research projects on the effect of light abatement curtains on the greenhouse environment and plant physiology. » Register now!

 
 
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GreenTech Americas

March 12, 2024 | QRO, Mexico » Read More...

California Spring Trials

March 20, 2024 | California » Read More...

CPMA Convention & Trade Show

April 23, 2024 | 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3 » Learn more...

Grower Day

June 18, 2024 | 327 Ontario St. – St. Catharines, ON » Read More...

GLEE Show

June 25, 2024 | Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United Kingdom » Read More...

Cultivate'24

July 13, 2024 | 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States » Read More...