Leamington, ON - Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) would like to acknowledge the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Flowers Canada-Ontario (FCO), who along with many researchers, growers, extension specialists and industry experts travelled to Toronto, Ontario last week for the heavily anticipated Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) Symposium. This well-attended event brought top researchers from countries across Europe, North America and Israel to share insights, experiences and learning’s. Postponed from its original date in 2020, due to the global-pandemic, the eagerly anticipated event was the first opportunity to meet and discuss this virus that threatens tomato plants on a global basis. It offered a unique ability to share research, ongoing management, future potential and mitigation opportunities through many ongoing projects.
Discussions are continuing after the event to develop best practices that coordinate biosecurity approaches and responsibilities throughout the supply chain.
“We are tremendously pleased with the uptake and participation of industry-leading experts in the areas of crop research, marketing, and of course, our partners from OMAFRA” stated Joe Sbrocchi, General Manager and Executive Director of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. “The opportunity to connect, collaborate and discuss the current challenges and opportunities on the horizon has been long-awaited and is bearing much of what we had anticipated could lead to common understandings. Creating this on-going relationship can only help now and beyond.”
Source : Ogvg