The BC Fruit Growers’ Association is contributing to a national consultation for Canada’s first National Water Security Strategy. The Okanagan has suffered four years of drought.
Two trends stand out: insured cherry acreage has now grown to roughly 7,250 acres, compared with about 5,700 acres of apples. Ambrosia and Gala now account for roughly two-thirds of insured apple acreage.
Cathy Burns, CEO, International Fresh Produce Association, noted that industry challenges – be they food safety, trade, labour, sustainability, technology, or nutrition - rise or fall together.
BC Fruit Growers’ Association launches new initiative connecting consumers with the people and places behind their apples. October 15 to November 15 is BC Apple Month.
Allegro is a protectant fungicide used for control and suppression of many fungal diseases in crops including potatoes, beans, field vegetables, orchard tree fruit and specialties.
