Strategy for Weather Network Renewal for Tree Fruits in the Okanagan and Creston Valleys
This project looked at the existing weather monitoring network in the Okanagan and Creston Valleys. A roadmap for its enhancement, expansion, and sustainable operation was
Evaluating Mass Trapping as a Tool for Non-Chemical Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Management
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has been a major concern for all small fruit crops, including berries and soft fruits, in British Columbia since its detection
Agro-Thermal Heat Treatment of Grapevines in the Okanagan Valley
The potential of agro-thermal heat treatment to address challenges in wine grape production that are being magnified by increasing variability in temperature and precipitation was
Reflective Tarps to Maintain Blueberry Quality
These resources provide information about the benefits and use of reflective tarps to help maintain the quality of harvested blueberries during periods of high temperatures. The Reflective
Pest and Pollinator Assessment on Vancouver Island
This report reviews and summarizes current resources, monitoring activities and research related to agriculturally relevant pests, pollinators and beneficial insects in the Vancouver Island region. Gaps,
Provincial Weather Monitoring Network
This report outlines a road map — providing clear, actionable steps — for establishing and maintaining a sustainable agricultural weather monitoring program in BC. The report
Extending the Greenhouse Growing Season in the Cariboo
These resources summarize the results of a 10-month applied research project that demonstrated and evaluated the use of minidomes and supplemental LED lighting in greenhouses. Trials
Transferring Knowledge About Water Management
The report summarizes a series of activities undertaken to provide knowledge transfer of water management practices to producers in the Bulkley-Nechako & Fraser Fort-George region. Activities
Communication Before, During and After Wildfire
These resources support communication and wildfire preparedness planning among local governments and agricultural residents. The 2018 report summarizes the results of a consultation process with agriculture
Maximizing Forage Yield With Integrated Cropping System
These resources detail the process and findings from a three-year applied research project that studied ways to improve forage yield and quality under current conditions
Agricultural Water Supply in the Fraser Valley
These resources identify information gaps and issues of concern about the agricultural water supply in the Fraser Valley. They include an analysis of climate change impacts on
Assessing Future Water Supply and Demand in Delta
This report assesses current and future agricultural water demand and supply in Delta. It evaluates potential improvements to agricultural water supply infrastructure and provides recommendations on
