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
Wine Grape Phenology in the Okanagan
These fact sheets provide information on the development stages for wine grapes (phenology). They identify historical trends as well as how the stages of maturity
IPM Guides for Small-Scale Farmers
Through this project a series of 12 IPM guides were developed for small-scale vegetable and berry farmers in the Fraser Valley and Lillooet-Pemberton areas. These
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Fact Sheet
The brown marmorated stink bug is present throughout BC, from downtown Kelowna to Vancouver Island, and can damage fruit and grape crops. This fact sheet provides
Vineyard Water Use Efficiency, Cost in Vineyards, & How to Measure Water Use
This report summarizes current approaches to irrigation management and technology in the Okanagan wine grape industry. Interviews with growers and other experts provided information about the
Precision Irrigation in Vineyards in the Okanagan
This report details an applied research project that looked at how more precise information about soils can be used to better manage wine grape irrigation
Risk and Opportunity Assessment Series
The 2012 baseline report summarizes potential impacts of climate change for BC agriculture sector. It identifies risk and opportunities associated with those impacts. Key actions
