Top 5 for Oct. 17: Organic news to help you grow

Farmers in Southwest China province reap juicy gains from vegetable

Exports of organic vegetables have become an economic driver in Yunnan province, providing more opportunities for local vegetable retailers. Read more at China Daily.

'Ontario's organic market continues to see robust growth'

The Organic Council of Ontario, in partnership with the Canada Organic Trade Association, has published the 2024 Ontario Organic Market Report, providing an in-depth analysis of organic production and market trends. Utilizing data from Nielsen IQ, the report highlights Ontario's position in Canada's growing organic market. Read more at Fresh Plaza.

Research team receives grant to study coatings to protect organic produce

$3.5 million grant will include development, analysis and education about essential oil coatings. Read more at EurekAlert.

Small-scale farmers in Uganda collectively commit to transformation towards peasant agroecology

At the Sixth Annual National Organic Week convened by the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-Scale Farmers’ Forum, participants praised the National Organic Agriculture Policy and further appreciated the efforts towards the development of the National Agroecology Strategy. Read more at La Via Campesina.

Chelan Fresh extends its organic tree fruit availability

Striving not to gap in availability to the consumer, Chelan, Washington-based Chelan Fresh continues expanding the length of season on multiple organic tree fruit varieties, says Kevin Stennes, organic sales manager. Read more at The Packer.