Using plastic films to impact microclimates
These resources detail the process and findings from an applied research project that studied the effects of nine commercially available plastic films as mulches and as crop…
Field trials of birdsfoot trefoil
This research summary shares results from two years of trials with birdsfoot trefoil. Emergence and plant growth was monitored fives times over two growing seasons, and hay…
Field study on reducing nitrogen loss
This research summary describes a 2015 field-scale demonstration that explored whether nitrogen loss could be reduced by placing fertilizer and using variable rate technology. The summary was…
Studying approaches to rejuvenating hayfields
This research summary describes the demonstration plots of a producer who studied whether feeding, grazing and nutrient management might be better for rejuvenating hayfields than tillage and…
Using a soil quality field kit
This research summary was developed during a project with ranchers in the Peace region to identify nutrient or cropping management practices that might enhance the resilience of…
Expanding cherry production in BC under climate change
These resources detail the process and findings from an applied research project that looked at ways to support expansion of cherry production in the Okanagan Valley while…
Evaluating on-farm drainage management practices in Delta
These resources summarize the results of two years of applied research into the effectiveness of various drainage management practices in Delta, including modelling for increasing precipitation challenges…
Using high-tunnel structures to improve food crop production in Revelstoke
These resources detail the process and findings from an applied research project studying the use of high-tunnel greenhouses in Revelstoke. The 2.5-year project evaluated: The ability of…