IN THIS ISSUE Spring 2018


Published quarterly by OMedia Communications


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Bryden Winsby bryden@omedia.ca


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13 On The Cover


Beehives are an essential part of agricultural production around the world and in this issue we examine several aspects of pollination in British Columbia, starting on page 5.


— Judie Steeves photo British Columbia Berry Grower • Spring 2018 3


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HONEY PRODUCTION DROPS


Dry, smoky summer in the B.C. Interior resulted in fewer flowers producing nectar for bees.


BETTER USES FOR WASTE FRUIT


Some alternatives to composting or trucking it to the landfill.


GOOD FARM MANAGEMENT IS VITAL


Premium product must still be the aim, despite seasonal challenges.


WEATHER WEIRDNESS


With late budding problems in blueberries as an example, consultant suspects we might have seen the last of ‘normal’ conditions.


regulars UP FRONT


PEST MANAGEMENT FARM SAFETY PRUNINGS


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