IN THIS ISSUE SPRING 2018
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
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regulars UP FRONT
MARKETWATCH RESEARCH UPDATE
On The Cover
Hugh Philip’s work as an entomologist carried on for a decade after his retirement from the provincial agriculture ministry. See page 7.
Judie Steeves photo
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WINEMAKER’S BOOKSHELF 27 FARMSAFETY PRUNINGS
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British Columbia FRUIT GROWER • Spring 2018 3 25
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PAPERWORK PRECISION IS ESSENTIAL
Especially when you order a quarter- to a half-million rootstocks a year from nurseries around the world.
THE POWER OF CULLS
UBCO team aims to develop process for turning waste fruit into electrical energy.
TOURING MEXICO’S APPLE INDUSTRY
Similkameen growers get an opportunity to learn about similarities to and differences from our own.
PREPARE FOR MILDEW IN MAY
Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security if the new shoots look good in early spring.
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