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AAFC - Diseases and Pests in Agroforestry
Effective pest management strategies ensure the health and long-term success of agroforestry plantings. Good strategies rely on identifying and monitoring pests and continually assessing the impact of the problem.
AAFC - Biopesticides
Using biopesticides to protect crops from agricultural pests.
AAFC - Agricultural Pest Management Resources
Crop protection information developed using the latest research and collaboration Topics include: biological control and biopesticides, crop profiles, field crops and forages, fruit, greenhouse and ornamental crops, invasive alien species, pesticide management and vegetables.
AAFC - Livestock Watering
Managing water in livestock is important as it accounts for 50-80% of the animal’s weight. Information of typical daily requirements for range livestock
AAFC - Winter Watering
AAFC - Nitrogen Indicator
The Nitrogen Indicator evaluates the risk of nitrogen contamination in the water across agricultural lands
AAFC - Phosphorus Indicator
The Phosphorus Indicator evaluates the relative risk of surface water contamination by phosphorus at the watershed scale across agricultural areas in Canada
AAFC - Coliforms Indicator
The Coliforms Indicator evaluates the relative risk of surface water contamination by pathogens from manure such as viruses, bacteria and protozoa, across agricultural areas in Canada.
AAFC - Pesticides Indicator
The Pesticides Indicator evaluates the relative risk of water contamination by pesticides across agricultural areas in Canada
Grounded: A Food Symposium
The symposium will bring together innovative people from the food community including: producers, processors, chefs, restaurateurs, drink experts, food retailers, food media, destination marketing organizations and business leaders. Grounded will be hosted at the University of the Fraser…
AAFC - Soil Management
Erosion and runoff from agricultural land affects surface and groundwater quality as well as agricultural productivity. Read for an overview of these issues and their solutions.
AAFC - Nutrient management planning
The summary provides information on the impact of plant nutrients on water quality and how the careful management of nutrient inputs can mean economic efficiency for producers and improved water quality for others.
Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (late June)
Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (early June)
Fraser Valley Cole Crop IPM Newsletter (early July)
Ministry of Agriculture Production Guide: Cole Crops
Evaluating contaminated irrigation water in BC's Lower Mainland
Foodborne pathogens can cause human illness and sometimes even result in loss of life. VTEC (Verotoxigenic Escherichia coli), Listeria (Listeria monocytogenes), and Salmonella are the major foodborne pathogens contributing to illnesses in people. Produce can become contaminated when…