Posts Tagged ‘greenhouse’
Register now for the Canadian Greenhouse Excellence Network Summit!
What: Canadian Greenhouse Excellence Network Summit When: February 14, 2023 Where: Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa This full-day event is for Canadian greenhouse vegetable growers, allied industry, academia, government policy makers and elected officials to identify common challenges, propose solutions, and forge new opportunities at the intersection of energy, food production, and the environment. …
Read MoreCanadian Greenhouse Vegetable Growers welcome federal research funds for greenhouse automation
On behalf of greenhouse vegetable growers across the country, the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) would like to thank the federal government for recognizing the significant growth potential of greenhouse farming and establishing a $5 million Automation Cluster under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, to help continue to drive innovation and modernize the greenhouses of tomorrow. “Our…
Read MoreFresh produce industry supports targeted carbon tax relief for greenhouse growers
This article has been edited to provide increased clarity following further analysis of the new legislation. On behalf of fruit and vegetable growers across the country, the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) thank the federal government for providing carbon pricing relief for farmers. By recognizing the unique nature of…
Read MoreCHC addresses carbon pricing in presentation to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
On May 10, 2018, CHC presented before the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (AGFO) to discuss Part 5, as it relates to farming, of Bill C-74 (a bill intended to pass into law certain elements of Budget 2018). Key points conveyed CHC took advantage of its appearance before the senate committee to reiterate…
Read MoreCHC participation at BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association AGM reveals labour as a key concern
Rebecca Lee, CHC’s Executive Director, provided an in-person update for members at the BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association AGM on April 20. The presentation was very well-received, with many voicing their appreciation for CHC’s in-person participation. Rebecca also took advantage of her trip to the west coast to visit several farms and to learn more about…
Read MoreLegacy Program: Supporting the Success and Longevity of Canadian Horticulture
By Karen Davidson In 2022, the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) will be marking its 100th anniversary. That’s one hundred years of focused advocacy work on behalf of fruit and vegetable growers across the country. As a small not-for-profit, CHC prides itself on being able to make the most of its limited resources, yet its success…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and Scouting
A disease-detecting robot devised by scientists at the University of Guelph is undergoing testing at a commercial greenhouse in Ontario. What could this mean for Canada’s greenhouse industry? By Mark Halsall One of the most dynamic forms of technological advancement today is artificial intelligence. Its use in such fields as transportation, health care and finance…
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