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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES More Niagara wineries go virtual Feb. 24, 2010 – Every day, Kevin Panagapka diligently works at a winery that doesn't exist. QoI resistant apple scab confirmed in Ontario Feb. 24, 2010, Guelph, Ont. – A recent sampling program of scab-infected apple leaves from orchards across Ontario has revealed the presence of QoI-resistant apple scab. QoI (quinone outside inhibitors) is a group of fungicides that include strobilurins. Getting started in fruit, vegetable production February 17, 2010 – Almost every winter, there is increased interest in horticulture crop production, either as an entirely new business opportunity or as a diversification option. The season for heart-shaped strawberries  February 16, 2010 – An
Australian engineer recently harvested his first commercial crop of
heart-shaped strawberries, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Farm profitability big worry February 16, 2010, Halifax, NS – Farm profitability — or lack of it — appears to be the main issue being raised at meetings of the agricultural land review committee. Celebrating Canada’s Food Freedom Day February 12, 2010, Ottawa, Ont. – GrowCanada, a partnership of 11 of the country’s leading agricultural organizations, celebrates the many people whose everyday efforts ensure that Canadians are able to mark Food Freedom Day so early in the year. Plans for trials of a blight resistant GM potato February 12, 2010 – Scientists in Norfolk, England, hope to start field trials in May of a genetically modified potato resistant to blight if they can get government approval. Canada helps potato farmers February 12, 2010, Grand Falls, NB – The Government of Canada recently announced is helping New Brunswick potato farmers capture new markets and increase profitability. P.E.I ag minister skips potato virus vote February 10, 2010, Charlottetown, P.E.I. – P.E.I. Agriculture Minister George Webster excused himself from an important vote on the potato industry last week due to a possibility of conflict of interest. Luckett to develop winery operation February 11, 2010, Wallbrook, N.S. – It won’t be a Frootique, but Pete Luckett has received initial consideration from Kings County council for a development agreement for his property in Wallbrook, NS. |
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