Market Development and Trade Resiliency Program
On January 20, 2026, the Government of Canada and the Ontario Government announced the launch of the new $20 millionContinue Reading
Author: Kathryn Carter
Best Management Practices for Wind Machines
By Hugh Fraser (Former OMAFA) Wind machines have been shown to provide crop protection during extreme cold weather. However, someContinue Reading
Evaluating the open gable trellising system on productivity and fruit quality in table grapes
By Ken Slingerland (Horticultural Consultant), Laura Dobbyn (Fresh Grape Research Assistant) and Kathryn Carter (OMAFA, Project Lead) Background New tableContinue Reading
Covering New Ground: Under Vine Cover Crops for Weed Management in Ontario Vineyards
by Matthew Lawford (summer student), Kathryn Carter, OMAFA, Stephanie Vickers, OMAFA Weed management in commercial vineyards traditionally relies on theContinue Reading
Mandatory Online Application for Water Taking Permits Now in Effect
by Badrul Masud, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFA As of January 5, 2026, all Permit to Take Water (PTTW) applications, whichContinue Reading
Temporary Field Storage of Manure In Winter
by Christine Brown, Nutrient Management Lead – Field Crops, OMAFA The opportunity to get bedded-pack cattle manure was too goodContinue Reading
Meet Dr. Badrul Masud P.Eng: OMAFA Senior Engineer – Water Quantity
Dr. Badrul Masud began his role as the Water Quantity Engineer with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and AgribusinessContinue Reading
Wine Industry Network Presents: Farming on Autopilot: What AI Means for the Vineyard A free online webinar November 5th, 2025 – 10:00 am (PT)
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
Grape Preharvest Monitoring Program at Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI)
By CCOVI Importance to the Grape and Wine Industry The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) in collaboration withContinue Reading
Watering Strategies for Grape Growers without irrigation
By Badrul, Masud, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFA; Kathryn Carter, Fruit Specialist OMAFA and Rebecca Shortt, Manager IE|EMB/FSED, OMAFA It hasContinue Reading