A new analysis of 450 genomes from cultivated potatoes and 56 genomes of wild potato species has revealed that the potato lineage originated through natural interbreeding between a wild tomato plant and a potato-like species in South America about 9 million years ago.
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Evolutionary origins of the potato revealed – and a tomato was involved
Study, which analyzed genomes from cultivated and wild potatoes, may improve future breeding
Research challenges traditional garlic planting parameters
A three-year Ontario trial suggests that planting as early as August improves garlic survival, challenges traditional planting timelines, and increases producer opportunities.
A three-year Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness trial suggests that planting as early as August improves garlic survival, challenges traditional planting timelines, and increases Garlic Growers Associaton of Ontario producer’s opportunities.
In Chile’s Atacama, world’s driest desert, growing lettuces with fog
In Chile's arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, growers and researchers are looking to harness water from the very air itself to grow lettuces and lemons, using a net to catch drops of moisture from fog.
Exeter Produce’s Veri family diversifies into poultry for future generations
A second poultry barn was recently completed as part of a succession strategy
Exeter Produce’s Veri family diversifies into poultry production for future generation business succession.
GoodLeaf Farms is on track to become first vertical farm worldwide with all facilities profitable
Vertical farm blends science, sustainability and scale
GoodLeaf Farms is a vertical farm growing baby greens, micro greens and salad mixes in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta.
Expanding greenhouse sector means more home-grown veggies
Plenty of room to expand in controlled environment agriculture, but investment needed says FCC
Canada continues to rely heavily in imported fruits and vegetables, especially during its long winters but different types of controlled environment agriculture like greenhouses are expanding and changing the balance says Farm Credit Canada.
VIDEO: New side-tipper design helps reduce fruit, vegetable contamination
Keeping the fruit and vegetables you harvest in the same condition you found them in the field can be a challenge as there can be a number of points-of-contact in the handling process. One in particular being getting produce from a field bin to larger containers during processing. With this in mind, Tecnoagri has introduced […] Read more
Financial protection for Canada’s fruit and vegetable growers near reality
Bill C-280 receives third reading in Senate, awaits Royal Assent
Scot Davidson’s private member’s Bill C-280, otherwise known as the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, received its third reading Dec. 10 and awaits royal assent.
VIDEO: Ag robots ‘have to make sense’ for farmers
Chuck Baresich, a founding member of Agrobotics Working Group, discusses France’s Naïo Orio’s potential, successes and challenges during field trials in beets and carrots at the Ontario Crops Research Centre in the Bradford/Holland Marsh in-field demo day on July 4.
Power bowls. Foods that fuel farmers
Forget that sad sandwich, power bowls are quick, energizing and full of flavour to keep you going during long hours in the field
Summer is go-time for farmers and power bowls are a great way to fuel your busy days while also having a meal to look forward to. Packed with protein, fibre and fresh ingredients, these customizable beauties are perfect for any quick meal, whether its lunch or dinner, in the field, on a camping trip or […] Read more
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