Tree decline linked to fungi, pests
The graft union is a critical juncture when it comes to Sudden Apple Death (SAD)…
Fruit volumes down, quality up
Okanagan tree fruit producers are seeing some light – and heat – at the end…
Okanagan wine appellations expand
The province recently approved six new sub-geographical indications in the Okanagan Valley. “I think it’s…
ALC rejects Teacup appeal
An appeal by the District of Kent regarding the exclusion of 43 acres from the…
Hog farm invaders convicted
Two leaders of a high-profile farm invasion in April 2019 have been convicted on charges…
Weather heightens wildfire risk
A cool, wet spring has put a damper on this year’s wildfire season, but the…
PremisesID now mandatory
No ID, no help: that’s the message from the province with the passing of the…
Drought fears washed away
A year after a historic heat dome sent temperatures soaring, all of BC is at…
Farm status requires proof
Two years after the province cut farmers some slack when it came to proving their…
Guaranteed returns for apples
More revenue for more growers is how BC Tree Fruits Cooperative is framing the launch…
Larger rootstocks could alleviate heat stress
Research scientist Hao Xu has always been interested in sustainable agriculture and carbohydrate partitioning, especially…
DAS expands to Kootenays
The BC Decision Aid System, one of the best resources available for providing time-sensitive information…
Animal activists on trial
The trial of three activists charged in the invasion of Excelsior Hog Farm in April…
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