Vineland refines test for apple quality

Vineland refines test for apple quality

New measurement standards may be necessary for adoption

Measuring friction might be the best way to determine apple quality, says a new project from the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Tribology, the science of wear, friction, and lubrication, […] Read more

Vineland’s “Radiance” sweet potato variety was developed specifically for the Canadian growing season. About 60,000 kilograms of root seed stock are needed to produce approximately 2.4 million slips, which can be purchased by commercial sweet potato growers to plant about 200 acres.

Local propagation a sweet potato opportunity

Reliance on North Carolina propagators could present challenges for Canadian growers

Ontario’s sweet potato sector might not be large, but researchers at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre says market opportunities in domestic propagation could help drive lucrative growth in the […] Read more






A robotic cucumber loader could replace two people.

Automated mini cucumber loader now on the market

Projects at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre reduce labour costs through automation

A robotic loader that can take the manual labour out of placing greenhouse mini cucumbers onto trays is now available on the market. Developed by researchers at the Vineland Research […] Read more