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Editor's Note 
 
This week's main feature covers one of the events put on by the Jamaican Liaison Service, which serve to build relationships and confirm the benefits of programs like TFW and SAWP go both ways – and to express interest in working to improve on them.
- Alex Barnard, editor
 
NEWS 
 

New youth employment program application period to open

The program is an initiative aimed at helping young Canadians access employment opportunities and gain valuable work experience in the agricultural sector, while contributing to the growth of Canada's agricultural community.


Packaging film reduces broccoli packaging eco-footprint

StePacPPC modified atmosphere/modified humidity packaging is facilitating the transition away from ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes for packaging fresh broccoli and other vegetables for long-haul shipments.


Lallemand announces fourth annual photo contest

New this year, participants can now enter by sharing a photo or a 30-second video, offering entrants even more creative ways to vie for a $5,000 donation from Lallemand.


 
 
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Management of Insect Pests in Vegetable Crops: Concepts and Approaches, 1st Edition

This new book on the sustainable management of insect pests in important vegetables offers valuable management strategies in detail. It focuses on eco-friendly technology and approaches to mitigating the damage caused by insect pests with special reference to newer insecticides.

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Improving on a good thing

Few things in life are perfect. But some are definitely worth working for. Jamaica's Colette Roberts-Risden spoke to the importance of ensuring the relationship of SAWP and other similar programs with Canada continues to ‘work.’ Nothing is ever perfect, demonstrating the ongoing importance of working collaboratively to improve. » Read More...
 
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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...
 
 
Events 
 

Pacific Agricultural Show

Jan. 23-25 | Abbotsford, B.C. » Learn more