South Korean apple farmers, who account for about a third of the roughly 14,000 households in the sleepy rural area of Cheongsong county, worry that their way of life could be under threat from an influx of cheap U.S. imports.
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In South Korea’s ‘apple county’, farmers beg not to be sacrificed for US trade deal
Wilmot Orchard preserved for a millennium
Working with Ontario Farmland Trust, the farm has an 999 year easement to ensure it remains protected from urban development
Wilmot Orchards worked with Ontario Farmland Trust to put the farm into a 999-year easement, ensuring it remains agricultural land.
Technology boosts efficiency fruit and vegetable growers say
Real time crop data, better informed management decisions noted at Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Testing new technologies in commercial settings can offer the information farmers want to know, and increase the chance of adoption.
Farm robotics developing at rapid pace
Ontario startup companies look for what could encourage adoption by farmers
Agriculture technology startups HarvestCorp, Finite Robotics, Mycionics and Upside Robotics were part of a London Farm Show and Ag Robotics Working Group panel where they talked about challenges around ag tech.
Agricorp updates coverage for fruit growers
Agricorp says it worked with industry and government to make some improvements to Production Insurance fruit coverage for apple, pear, plum, and strawberry growers, starting with the 2025 growing season. […] Read more
VIDEO: Autonomous machine treats powdery mildew using UVC light
To control powdery mildew in orchards, growers currently need to apply a fungicide to help keep plants healthy and avoid further complications down the road. But what if your crop […] Read more
Provincial funding adds sparkle to Ontario’s craft cider marketing
Ontario is investing $6 million over the next six years to assist provincial craft cideries spur growth through product marketing. “The Ontario Craft Cider Marketing Fund (CCMF) is the single […] Read more
Bob Chorney was formidable farmers markets champion
Long-time head of provincial organization fought to keep the farmer in farmers markets
Bob Chorney, a man who almost singlehandedly willed into existence an organization supporting farmers’ markets in Ontario, and subsequently lived and breathed that existence for over 25 years, died July […] Read more
SPUD Unit to get $330,000 upgrade
Ontario fruit and vegetable growers to benefit
The provincial and federal governments are investing $330,000 in the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) unit in New Liskeard.
The provincial and federal governments are investing $330,000 in the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) Unit in New Liskeard. The financial boost from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will […] Read more
Apple and tender fruit growers receive $1.2 million
Funding aimed at developing resilient varieties, sustainable practices for growers
Ontario’s apple and tender fruit growers will receive nearly $1.1 million from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to fund initiatives that include development of climate-resilient fruit varieties. Projects include collecting data […] Read more
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