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Protecting Canadian Cherry Crops…With Helicopters?

Industry representatives say the only practical way to remove rainwater from cherries is to blow it off. The powerful downdraft from helicopter rotors is highly effective in removing rainwater pooling in the stem “bowl” of cherries.

Taste-Driven Crop Development

Researchers at Ontario’s Vineland Research and Development Centre create new fruit varieties based on, and for, Canadian palates.

Have You Heard Of The Dirty Dozen?

Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes the “dirty dozen”, a list of the 12 fruits and vegetables which contain the most pesticides. Should we worry about this?

Fruit, Yogurt and Barley Smoothie

As a breakfast beverage or snacktime sipper, this Fruit, Yogurt and Barley Smoothie packs a wallop of flavour and health benefits.

Why Do Farmers Spray Sweet Cherries?

Farmers spray cherry trees for one of three things - nutrients to promote tree health and better fruit quality, a pesticide to suppress or control a pest or disease, or crop protectant to prevent tree or fruit damage.

Looking For Canadian-Grown Cherries?

BC produces nearly 95% of the sweet cherries grown in Canada, yet the tasty summer Canadian fruit’s success story remains a mystery for many Canadians.

Do I Need to Wash my Fruits and Veggies?

If you spend time on social media, you’re likely to come across influencers touting the benefits of washing fruits and vegetables using a specific method for safety reasons.

Making Gin and Whisky from Local Ingredients

Black Fox Farm and Distillery is known for their award-winning gin and whisky, but also for their sustainability efforts and advocacy for Saskatchewan-based agri-food products.

Classic Canadian Dishes: Saskatoon Pie

Saskatoon berry pie is a classic prairie treat. If you were lucky to have grown up with it, that first forkful of glistening purple berry filling and buttery pastry takes you back to Sunday suppers, holiday feasts, community potluck dinners, and lunch at the local diner.

The Dirty Dozen’s Dirty Secrets

Are pesticide residues found in the Dirty Dozen a health risk? To assess the risk of pesticide residues on our produce, we need to know a few simple things.

The Science Behind Apple Farming

Science and creativity are critical tools for apple growers. These characteristics have fostered more efficient production methods – from genetic tools to new orchard designs.