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Grower Day

B.C. funds growth of local seed operations

To scale up seed production and processing in B.C., the province is investing $90,000 in seed education and mentorship programming, seed trials, cleaning and processing services, and more.


Results of 2021 Census of Agriculture now available

Census data indicate that trends identified in previous cycles, such as consolidation and aging of farm operators, continued in 2021. At the same time, the industry is adapting and modernizing.


Is your operation ready for its close-up?

Take us to your operation and show us the ins and outs of your cropping season. Your photo could be featured on the cover of Fruit & Vegetable’s November issue.
 
 
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Peach-thinning potential

Canadian peach growers currently rely on the labour-intensive process of hand thinning to ensure a proper fruit load – and the cost behind it can be one of the biggest profit variables they face each season. Based on a University of Guelph research project evaluating a new active ingredient for chemical thinning in peaches, it’s possible there’s a solution coming to meet that challenge. » Read more...
 
F2

Top 4 Under 40 podcast: Jason Lanoue

Jason Lanoue ended up working in horticulture in a bit of a roundabout way. Initially going to the University of Guelph to be a doctor, he credits a timely opportunity and his experiences on his grandparents’ farm with his switch to agriculture. In this episode, the AAFC post-doctoral researcher discusses technology in the greenhouse and bringing new approaches to old questions. » Read more...
 
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  • Determining optimal harvest timing by assessing fruit maturity
  • Providing an objective analysis of produce quality of fruit in packing houses and upon import

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