Strawberries

• Quebec and Latin American scientists working to save strawberry fields from deadly bug

  A new insect has arrived in Canada and it's beginning to spread a harmful disease within Quebec's strawberry crops, compromising the future of the queen of berries.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2022
  
• Kingston strawberry farmers get early, fruitful season

  An early start to the strawberry season, and complimentary weather, is resulting in a 'berry' good berry crop for Kingston farmers.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021
  
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• Take your pick: Strawberry season is underway in Ontario

  “People are so excited to get out, pick in a distanced row, get some fresh air and of course get strawberries to take home and enjoy," said Erin McLean from McLean Berry Farm.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2021
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• Innovative farming produces fresh Quebec strawberries during the winter months

  Using the innovative vertical farming technique, Ferme D'Hiver is able to produce an estimated one ton of Quebec strawberries.

  Science

  Dec 23, 2020
• Berry-picking delayed as Manitoba farmers struggle with dry weather, late spring

  Watching and waiting has become the norm for some berry farmers this year, with the strawberry season delayed by a cold, dry spring.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2019
• Strawberries and other N.B. crops delayed due to cool, wet summer

  Crops are behind schedule by several weeks, and some say they are losing out on sales and may have to raise prices as a last resort.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2019
• Australians report needles in strawberries across the country

  Fears of needle-laced strawberries have swept across Australia, amid reports that the tainted fruit has been found in all six states.

  Consumer

  Sep 17, 2018
• Strawberries recalled in Australian state after needles found inside fruit

  "Someone is trying to sabotage the industry but also in doing that, they are putting babies' and children's and families' lives at risk," Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.

  Crime

  Sep 15, 2018
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• Nova Scotia strawberry farmers say they’re having one of the worst seasons in memory

  Frost and freezing cold weather has damaged large portions of this year's strawberry harvest.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2018
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• Strawberry season ‘in full tilt’ as eager berry pickers descend upon local farms

  Hundreds roam the Quinn Family strawberry patch, marking the short harvest's opening weekend.

  Consumer

  Jun 25, 2018