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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Greenhouse veggies in 'Olympic' showcase Feb. 17, 2010, Vancouver – Canada has the best food and the best athletes in the world, and the Government of Canada is showcasing both in Vancouver at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Tomato leafminer precautions urged by CFIA Feb . 17, 2010, Ottawa – Effective Feb. 24, tomatoes entering Canada from countries where tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) is known to occur will have to meet new interim requirements. Celebrating Food Freedom Day in Canada Feb. 12, 2010, Guelph, Ont. – Food Freedom Day arrives the same time as last year. On Feb. 12th the average Canadian will have earned enough income to pay their grocery bill for the entire year. Roof system tops Congress 'green' products Feb. 11, 2010, Toronto, Ont. – Landscape Ontario asked visitors to this year’s Congress to vote for their favourite new green product on display, and a roofing system came out on top. Study: extracting energy from enhanced leaves Feb. 10, 2010 — Every hour the sun produces the same amount of energy that the world uses in a year. An extensive study into the conversion of sunlight into energy and nutrients by plants and algae – or, to give it its correct name, photosynthesis – has received an investment of 25 million euros from the Dutch government. Dutch government invests in energy innovation Feb. 9, 2010 — Despite the recession, the Dutch government is dedicating 900 million euros ($1.3 billion Cdn) to innovation in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. Allelochemicals for thrips pest management Feb. 5, 2010, Vineland Station – Want to learn the latest information about the use of allelochemicals for thrips pest management? 'SUNSET' completes Non-GMO Project certification Feb. 2, 2010, Kingsville, Ont. — With consumer interest continuing to mount with regards to genetic modification of fruits and vegetables, Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® recently received their Certificate of Compliance for the Non-GMO Project Verification Program. CleanFARM builds on ag waste program Feb. 1, 2010, Toronto — A new organization called CleanFARMS™ Inc. was launched today to build on successful agricultural stewardship programs started by CropLife Canada, Canada’s plant science industry trade association, more than 20 years ago. |
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