Cherries
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South Okanagan cherry harvest well underwayIt wasn’t an easy growing season for cherries, with a cold April followed by record-hot temperatures in May and some rain in June.EnvironmentJul 7, 2023
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New B.C. program aims to help farmers adapt to climate changeThe B.C. government has launched a new program called Perennial Crop Renewal to help farmers grapple with the challenges of climate change.EnvironmentMay 1, 2023
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Optimistic outlook for 2023 apple, pear, cherry crops: B.C. Fruit Growers Association‘Apples and pears appear to have not suffered too much damage and we will likely have a normal harvest this year.’CanadaApr 28, 2023
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Incoming cold snap could damage Okanagan cropsA cold snap is on the way for the Okanagan and could damage Okanagan crops.WeatherFeb 20, 2023
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More B.C. cherries headed to South Korean marketB.C. growers and industry partners 'cannot wait to see cherries branded with the maple leaf in stores across South Korea,' Sukpaul Bal said.CanadaAug 10, 2022
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Okanagan cherries damaged by extreme temperatures during B.C. heat waveThe consistent 40-plus degree weather recently has wilted and shrunk many of their cherries.CanadaJul 6, 2021
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‘There’s always a risk’: Cherry growing in the Okanagan a high-stakes gambleAlong with early season frost, substantial rainfall can be a cherry grower’s worst enemy.Jun 25, 2020
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‘It’s been a complete disaster’: Okanagan cherry farmers desperate for good cropSome farmers are expecting to lose roughly half of their crop.Jul 6, 2019
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Rainy start to summer could damage cherry crop in the OkanaganEarly-summer showers are causing problems for local cherry farmers.CanadaJul 2, 2019
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Okanagan cherry crops produce less this year but yield bigger fruit: producersWhile there may be fewer cherries this season, those that managed to grow are larger and juicier, B.C. producers say.CanadaJun 6, 2019
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