I N T H I S I S S U E Summer 2013
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On The Cover Ken Bates and his family have more than a century of
involvement with farming and farming organizations. See page 5.
Judie Steeves photo
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POLLINATOR SHORTAGE
Blueberry acreage in the province far exceeds the estimated supply of available honeybees.
WATER PRESSURE RISING
Expert panel proposes five-point approach to improving agricultural watermanagement as demand continues to increase.
DETECTING DECLINE IN BLUES
The key is learning to recognize symptoms associated with common pest and disease problems—and there’s help available to do that.
DON’T LET UP ON SWD
Growers advised to keep doing their part because Spotted Wing Drosophila isn’t about to go away.
regulars UP FRONT
RESEARCH UPDATE PEST MANAGEMENT PRUNINGS
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