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OMAFRA: Effects of temperature on tender fruit

After one of the warmest winters on record, we have entered a roller coaster of high and low temperatures this spring that is impacting plant development.


Winners of GOC ag innovation challenge named

The five projects will target the controlled environment agriculture industry and the meat processing industry with the goal of advancing automation and robotic technologies.


Do More Ag adds five new board members

Each new board member brings a unique perspective and innovative ideas to promote mental health awareness and support within the Canadian agriculture industry.


 
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WEBINAR: New Discoveries in Wild Blueberry Disease Management

Join David Percival - Professor of Plant Physiology in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University and Anne McRae - BASF’s Senior Technical Service Specialist for Horticulture and Insecticides, as they discuss challenges with disease management in blueberries with a focus on botrytis control.

This webinar will review the benefits of traditional chemistry and biological solutions in your berry crops.

Register today and join us on April 15 at 1pm EDT for this free webinar.

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Pest susceptibility of common apple cultivars and rootstocks

Pest susceptibility varies among apple cultivars and rootstocks. Understanding, selecting and managing for particular characteristics is an important component to a successful IPM program. This information can be used when buying new trees, considering a pest control program including resistance management strategies, as well as for scouting or monitoring. » Read More...
 
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ICYMI: Sweet cherries bred better in B.C.

Bigger, firmer fruit, less splits, greener stems, harvest timing, taste – when it comes to tree fruit breeding, there are a lot of factors to balance during the 20-plus year process. The tree fruit breeding program at AAFC-Summerland, led by Amritpal Singh, makes thousands of apple and cherry crosses each year in search of better fruit for growers, industry, and consumers. » Read More...
 
 
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Temperate Fruits: Production, Processing, and Marketing, 1st Edition

This volume, presents the latest pomological research on the production, postharvest handling, processing and storage, and information on marketing for a selection of temperate fruits.

Topics include micro-irrigation, sustainable nutrient management, crop protection and plant health management, and farm mechanization.

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