Growers
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Saskatoon expert offers gardening tips during unreliable weatherWhile the May long weekend is usually prime gardening time, Jill Van Duyvendyk says it's still too cold in Saskatoon. 'We want to wait until nighttime temperatures sit at 5 C.'EnvironmentMay 20, 2022
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Some farmers stocking up on fuel as prices spike and war in Ukraine continuesThe rising prices as a result of the war in Ukraine have some farmers preparing for even higher prices coming seeding season.EconomyMar 13, 2022
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‘There’s always a risk’: Cherry growing in the Okanagan a high-stakes gambleAlong with early season frost, substantial rainfall can be a cherry grower’s worst enemy.Jun 25, 2020
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$252M agric-sector aid: APAS wants more federal funding for Saskatchewan producersAPAS said the announcement falls far short of the $2.6 billion identified as the amount needed to avoid serious food insecurity and hardship to both farmers and consumers.CanadaMay 6, 2020
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‘It’s been a complete disaster’: Okanagan cherry farmers desperate for good cropSome farmers are expecting to lose roughly half of their crop.Jul 6, 2019
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‘We were all keeping fingers crossed’: Farmers celebrate sunny, hot summerThe hot, humid weather followed by nights of gentle rain has created some great conditions for growing fruits and vegetables.CanadaJul 25, 2018
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Investing in marijuana business ahead of legalization: full of risks and potential rewards"This is one of the fastest growing businesses we’ve seen in a generation," James Black, VP of Listings Developments with the Canadian Securities Exchange said.CanadaSep 27, 2017
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Wet summer leads to small but sweet apple seasonArea apple growers say this summer’s cool, rainy weather may make for a smaller crop this fall. But at Moore Orchards in Cobourg,Ont., owner Pat Behan says there’ll be more to bite in each apple, despite the dreary weather. “We’ve got an idea of what the crop is like, ” Behan said. ” The quality...CanadaSep 15, 2017
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“Worst year on record” for spotted wing drosophilaExperts say the only real weapon are cold winters but even that's not happening.Nov 2, 2013
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