I N T H I S I S S U E Fall 2014
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On The Cover Unmanned aerial vehicle hovers over blueberry plants
during demonstration of how it can be used as a bird- scaring tactic. See page 5.
— Grant Ullyot photo regulars UP FRONT
RESEARCH UPDATE PRUNINGS
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15 British Columbia Berry Grower • Fall 2014 3 13 FROM PLOTS TO PLATFORMS
Wendy and Pete Wenro see season for fresh strawberries now averaging five months in greenhouse tunnel.
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NEWCHAIR FOR BCBC
Jason Smith is well aware of the seemingly endless string of challenges faced by blueberry producers.
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QUICK-FREEZE IS HOT STUFF
Major processors are investing in European equipment to getmore frozen berries to market.
RASP INDUSTRY REBOUNDS
Improved prices have reduced grower interest in making transition to blues.
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