Evaluating mass trapping as a tool for non-chemical spotted wing drosophila (SWD) management

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has been a major concern for all small fruit crops, including berries and soft fruits, in British Columbia since its detection in 2009….

Agro-thermal heat treatment of grapevines in the Okanagan Valley

The potential of agro-thermal heat treatment to address challenges in wine grape production that are being magnified by increasing variability in temperature and precipitation was evaluated through…

Extending the greenhouse growing season in the Cariboo

These resources summarize the results of a 10-month applied research project that demonstrated and evaluated the use of minidomes and supplemental LED lighting in greenhouses. Trials were…

Transferring knowledge about water management

This report summarizes a series of activities undertaken to provide knowledge transfer of water management practices to producers in the Bulkley-Nechako & Fraser Fort-George region. Activities included…

Impacts of management-intensive grazing on soil health

These resources detail the process and findings from an applied research project studying management-intensive grazing in BC’s Central Interior. The four-year study: Tested whether there were differences…

Using vented orchard covers for protecting cherries

These resources detail the process and findings from an applied research project that studied using vented orchard covers to protect cherries from rain splitting and hail damage….

Cariboo research extension resources

These research summaries were developed through the Cariboo Adaptation Research Alliance to extend research results for Cariboo producers. The soil quality test kit research summary provides information…

Impact of thrips on potato crops

These resources detail the process and findings from an applied research project studying the impact of thrips on potato crops. Over two seasons, the project looked at:…

Benefits of riparian rehabilitation

These resources summarize the activities and findings from a three-year study that assessed the barriers and opportunities that landowners face when they consider climate change adaptation strategies….

Maximizing forage yield with integrated cropping system

These resources detail the process and findings from a three-year applied research project that studied ways to improve forage yield and quality under current conditions and future…