Fruitful Sessions at the 2026 Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC), Canada’s premier horticultural event, is returning to the Scotiabank Convention Centre in NiagaraContinue Reading
Category: Grapes
Continuing the Drone & IPM Conversation: OPMC Launches Its First Winter Webinar
The Ontario Pest Management Conference (OPMC) is excited to announce its first Winter Webinar, a FREE event open to allContinue 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
Join Our Team This Summer: Research Assistant Positions Available (Simcoe and Vineland)
APPLY BY: February 10, 2026 11:59 pm EST The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) – Agriculture Development BranchContinue Reading
Grapevine Trunk Disease Workshop
When? February 20, 10-12 Where? 1364 Concession 6, NOTL (Look for the Grape tailgate tour sign) Come and learn aboutContinue 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