Food Sovereignty in Canada: The Yield of Organic Greenhouses
Martine Dorais tells us about major advances in fertilization, growing media and substrates, lighting and effluent control in organic greenhouse production systems.
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Martine Dorais tells us about major advances in fertilization, growing media and substrates, lighting and effluent control in organic greenhouse production systems.
A collection of updates from Canada’s organic sector, including agricultural policy priorities and consultations.
Dr. Jennifer Mitchell Fetch, from AAFC, describes how, over 17 years of work, she has created two new oat cultivars selected to thrive under organic management.
Caroline Provost and François Dumont are experimenting with predatory bugs to eliminate the tarnished plant bug in strawberry fields and reduce the use of synthetic pesticides.
Final Q&As regarding Section 5. Crop Production in the Canadian Organic Standards as updated to reflect the content of the COS 2020. Section 5.0-5.9
Bananas do not grow in Canada, they have to be imported. The Canada Organic Regime has established rules for importing organic fruit into Canada. Bananas are a staple in the diet of many Canadians. Whether added to
Dr. Peter Tyedmers leads a valuable research activity to estimate the level of greenhouse gas emissions caused by Canadian organic field crop production systems.
Dr. Mehdi Sharifi, in partnership with Dr. Liette Vasseur, tests the combinations of cover crops, rootstocks, and irrigation for enhancing vineyard soil health.
Final Q&As regarding the Permitted Substances Lists for preparation in the CAN/CGSB-32.311 as updated to reflect the content of the Canadian Organic Standards 2020.
The Organic Federation of Canada interviewed SeedChange’s Aabir Dey who is the Director of their Canadian Field Program and the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security.
AAFC funds the review of the
Canadian Organic Standards
New challenges for organic producers – No mandatory identification of some GE seeds
Dubois Agrinovation designs a greenhouse shelter and anti-insect nets to protect small fruit crops in organic production.
