Tag Archives: Agriculture
Nanaimo beekeepers monitoring for any sign of invasive Asian giant hornets
NANAIMO - Local beekeepers are closely watching for the potential return of Asian giant hornets after the invasive insect first appeared in the province in Nanaimo late last summer. John Holubeshen an...
Ian Holmes Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19
NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized E...
Ian Holmes Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo Foodshare gets donation boost amid COVID-19 pandemic
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Foodshare Society received a $25,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Nanaimo to help keep their produce fresh. Nanaimo Foodshare Executive Director Jen Cody told NanaimoNewsNOW ...
Kyle Ireland Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo’s farmers market season opens amid a whole new world
NANAIMO - Local farmers markets are opening under layer upon layer of uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Cedar Farmers Market begins on Sunday, May 10 and market manager Kate Poirier tol...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo farmers markets booming in first few weeks of summer season
NANAIMO - Both weekly outdoor markets in the Nanaimo area have reported an overwhelmingly positive first few weeks of operation even if the total number of customers is down. Cedar Farmers Market mana...
Alex Rawnsley Jul 16, 2020
Wet weather and humidity increase sclerotinia risk
MELFORT, Sask. – Does your canola crop need protection from sclerotinia stem rot? There is a history of sclerotinia on the prairies so the potential for disease is always there as long as there ...
Alice McFarlane Jul 15, 2020
Listen: Developing a safe and effective vaccine for African Swine Fever
Researchers around the world are using various techniques to develop vaccines to protect pigs from African Swine Fever. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to VIDO-InterVac Director and CEO Dr. Volke...
Alice McFarlane Jul 14, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday July 14, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – The Canadian Crop Hail Association said crop damage hail claims continue to mount. President Rick Omelchenko said group members reported 120 claims for storms in late June and e...
Alice McFarlane Jul 14, 2020
Wendy’s Canada to source lettuce from Coaldale greenhouse
COALDALE, AB. - A Coaldale greenhouse has been chosen to provide all Wendy’s restaurant locations in Canada with greenhouse grown lettuce. Whole Leaf greenhouse uses technology to capture and re...
Brian Konrad Jul 14, 2020
Thanks for Farming tour travels across the prairies
A Watrous, Sask. area farmer is taking part in a summer tour sponsored by an agriculture company based in Winkler, Man. Lesley Kelly is one speaker on the Thunderstruck Ag Equipment Thanks for Farming...
Alice McFarlane Jul 13, 2020
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