AG Plans for Vancouver & Gulf Islands
Increasing public awareness about food and farming on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands has translated into two recently completed […]
Keeping Bees Buzzing
Beekeepers on Vancouver Island and beyond may find their colonies survive the winter better and have fewer diseases and pests,
Beefing Up Appeal from Pasture to Plate
Beef lovers are craving a broadening range of product attributes these days; from animal welfare to enhanced nutritional value to
Best Mulching Practices for Blueberries
In blueberry production, mulches create an optimum environment for root growth and help control weeds. But not all mulches are
Breeding Exceptional Bees
“The Saskatraz project has been very successful at breeding [honeybees] for increased honey production, wintering ability, tracheal mite and chalk
Abbotsford Agriculture Strategy
Agriculture generates one out of every five jobs in Abbotsford and has a direct economic impact of $1.8 billion annually.
Reaping What They Show with Crop Rotation
Crop rotation is the growing of “break crops” in the same field in sequential seasons. This practice yields a variety
This Little Lamb Went to Market
Consumer cravings for healthy, convenient products have recently given lamb unprecedented popularity within Canada. Despite this demand, the Canadian lamb producers’
Looking for a Silver Bullet for Silver Scurf
Silver scurf is a major concern for potato growers in the Lower Mainland. The fungus infects potatoes before harvest, and
Improving Soil Quality With Manure
Cows give us a lot. Not only do they turn some of what they eat into milk or protein, but