strawberries
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. Continue reading
Strawberries and other N.B. crops delayed due to cool, wet summer
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Recipe: Strawberry Butter Tart Squares
A fresh twist on a Canadian classic Continue reading
Nova Scotia experiencing a bumper crop of strawberries
It’s expected strawberries will be available until the end of October. Continue reading
Strawberry season in London underway, deemed ‘best crop of the decade’
A long and wet spring has brightened the moods for strawberry farmers at Heeman’s berry farm. Continue reading
Cool, dry spring has N.B. strawberry farmers worried about crops
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Monday’s heavy rainfall was a welcomed sight for farmers in the province. Early crops like strawberries have been stunted and slow to grow because of a dry spring. Continue reading