Meeting Topic: Irrigation methods & technology, considerations for establishing new and replanted vineyard sites. German Barahona, BSc. Agricultural Engineering – CID, Southern Irrigation – Irrigation planning is critical for establishing a new vineyard site. Choosing between sprinkler systems, drip irrigation, water treatment options and pump systems can be a daunting task without the right knowledge […]
The New Tree Fruit Varieties Development Council’s AGM will be held in person at the Summerland Arts Council Meeting Room. Click here to view the agenda and meeting package!
Join the AgLife Network for FREE mental health awareness and suicide prevention gatekeeper training for anyone involved in B.C.’s agricultural industry and communities! The AgLife Network – Connector Training is a suicide prevention gatekeeper and mental health awareness training for anyone involved in agriculture in British Columbia. This program is based on the successful and […]
Join BCGA and BCWGC for their AGMs and a Grape Grower Day. Click here to view the event poster! Register here! Topics include: Modeling wine varieties suited to BC Water infrastructure planning BCWGC AGM BCGA AGM & Awards SWBC Wine Tasting Part of the Grower Day will include the Triggs International Premium Vinifera Lecture Series! […]
Growers may need additional horticultural resources and support heading into harvest. A group of horticulturalists and trusted industry voices have organized a series of Horticulture Tailgate events. These sessions will focus on fruit bulking and maturity, Retain, NAA, Mites, post-harvest sprays/fertilizer, and Fall Lime.
Growers may need additional horticultural resources and support heading into harvest. A group of horticulturalists and trusted industry voices have organized a series of Horticulture Tailgate events. These sessions will […]
Join the AgLife Network for FREE mental health awareness and suicide prevention gatekeeper training for anyone involved in B.C.’s agricultural industry and communities! The AgLife Network – Connector Training is […]
Growers may need additional horticultural resources and support heading into harvest. A group of horticulturalists and trusted industry voices have organized a series of Horticulture Tailgate events. These sessions will […]
Topic: Towards Developing a Cover Crop Decision-Making Tool for Okanagan Valley Vineyards Dr. Mehdi Sharifi, Summerland Research and Development Centre In this presentation, we will present the findings from six years of cover crop studies aimed at selecting the most suitable cover crops for irrigated vineyards, with a particular focus on the Okanagan Valley. These […]
Join Organic BC to interact with the Naio TED straddle robot! Get a firsthand look at how this innovative tool is helping farmers improve soil health and tackle rising costs and labour shortages. Representatives from Vitis-Import, the Canadian distributor of the Naio TED, will discuss the latest advancements in agri-tech weeding technology in grape production. […]
Join Organic BC to interact with the Naio TED straddle robot! Get a firsthand look at how this innovative tool is helping farmers improve soil health and tackle rising costs and labour shortages. Representatives from Vitis-Import, the Canadian distributor of the Naio TED, will discuss the latest advancements in agri-tech weeding technology in grape production. […]
Join the BC Wine Grape Council and the Summerland Research and Development Centre to visit different vineyard sites to discuss cover cropping techniques! Click here to view the full event details. Where: Little Straw Vineyards (West Kelowna) and St. Hubertus Vineyards (Kelowna) When: August 21, 2024 from 9am – 12pm Presenter: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi and […]
