Information for Ontario fruit growers
by Matthew Lawford (summer student), Kathryn Carter, OMAFA, Stephanie Vickers, OMAFA Weed management in commercial vineyards traditionally relies on theContinue Reading
by Badrul Masud, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFA As of January 5, 2026, all Permit to Take Water (PTTW) applications, whichContinue Reading
by Christine Brown, Nutrient Management Lead – Field Crops, OMAFA The opportunity to get bedded-pack cattle manure was too goodContinue Reading
Dr. Badrul Masud began his role as the Water Quantity Engineer with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and AgribusinessContinue Reading
This session maps how AI adoption unfolds in three waves: Efficiency (closing the loop on irrigation and maintenance), Quality (tighter stress bands, higher packout,Continue Reading
By CCOVI Importance to the Grape and Wine Industry The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Badrul, Masud, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFA; Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist OMAFA and Rebecca Shortt, Manager IE|EMB/FSED, OMAFA It hasContinue Reading
By Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist (Tender fruit and Grape), OMAFA and Laura Dobbyn, summer student OMAFA What is leaf removal?Continue Reading
By Laura Dobbyn, Stephanie Vickers and Kathryn Carter, OMAFA Soil health refers to the soil’s ability “to support crop growthContinue Reading
By Kathryn Carter and Wendy McFadden-Smith, OMAFA The 2024 wine grape harvest is continuing, with harvest dates up to 10Continue Reading