Travis Cranmer, a vegetable crop specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, explains the early results of his three-year Ontario trial suggesting that August planting improves garlic survival and increases producer opportunities at the Garlic Growers Association of Ontario annual general meeting and field day, June 7 2025. Photo by Diana Martin

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.




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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.






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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

The Clean Works system installed on a grapevine harvester at Vineland Estates Winery.

Ontario innovator wins Food Waste Challenge

Technology from Clean Works extends produce shelf life, reduces fungicide use

An Ontario company with technology that can reduce fungicide use and increase produce shelf life has won a $1 million grand prize from the federal government. Why it matters: The technology can increase the shelf-life of produce by up to 20 per cent, which would reduce food waste. St. Catherines-based Clean Works was named one […] Read more