We mounted a daily light integral (DLI) meter on the border of Leamington and Kingsville, Ontario, in 2024, and another DLI meter at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC) in Vineland, Ontario, in 2025 to give greenhouse producers in those areas access to readily available light data.
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The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is pleased to announce the official launch of XLerate.
This redesigned program replaces the previous Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (IEEP) and is part of the IESO’s ongoing commitment to support Ontario’s industrial (greenhouse and all agriculture are considered industrial), municipal, institutional, and healthcare sectors in achieving large-scale, impactful energy efficiency improvements.
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We mounted a daily light integral (DLI) meter on the border of Leamington and Kingsville, Ontario, in 2024, and another DLI meter at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC) in Vineland, Ontario, in 2025 to give greenhouse producers in those areas access to readily available light data.
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Please join us for the 2025 Greenhouse Vegetable Course (Nov 24 -28, 2025). Deadlines for registration are Nov 7 for non-citizens and Nov 20 for Canadian citizens. Information and registration can be found on the course website.
We mounted a daily light integral (DLI) meter on the border of Leamington and Kingsville, Ontario, in 2024, and another DLI meter at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC) in Vineland, Ontario, in 2025 to give greenhouse producers in those areas access to readily available light data.
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Do you know someone making an impact in Ontario’s agri-food sector? Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards! These awards recognize the individuals and organizations that are driving excellence, sustainability and long-term competitiveness in Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry.
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Join us at the 2025 Canadian Greenhouse Conference (CGC) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on October 8 and 9. Check out the excellent lineup of speakers, trade show exhibitors, greenhouse bus tour, and much more! Registration is now open. See you in October.
Do you work in a greenhouse that uses a climate control system, sensors, automation or robotics? If you’re answer is yes, this webinar is for you. No matter the size of your operation, if you are using digital tools, you are a potential target for a cyber attack. This informative webinar recording breaks down what threats to watch for, how to protect your systems, and why it matters more than ever. This webinar took place at 12 – 1 pm on August 13th, 2025.
