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Medicinal Marijuana: Unveiling the Therapeutic Potential
words: Dr. Hyder A. Khoja, Ph.D., M.Sc., A.Ag. India is a land steeped in faith and mysticism. Ayurveda, combining…
PEST PROFILE: BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG
Even though the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is not known to be currently present in BC, we…
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
East Offers West Results Growers and producers in the west know the unique climate this side of the…
Phosphorus in Soil and Plants: A Primer
Over 80 per cent of the world’s production of phosphorus (P) is devoted to plant fertilization. Within the…
Pest Control: Biological vs. Chemical
Resistance is inevitable! There are some considerations to take into account when choosing which pest control method(s) to…
Using Fertigation vs. Granular Fertilizer
words: Greg Welfing The practice of fertilizing plants through an irrigation system (fertigation) is becoming increasingly popular in…
European Research Partnership Benefits Canadian Farmers
words: Miranda Elsby photos: Tim Haye CABI is a not-for-profit organization set up by the United Nations treaty,…
Energy Pipelines and Agriculture: How much do we stand to lose/gain?
words: Tom Baumann Certainly, the energy debate is heating up with Enbridge, Kinder Morgan and others proposing all…
Big Agriculture In a Small Scale: The Growth of the Organic Sector
Kate Petrusa photo credit Sheila Poznikoff Pitchfork Organic Farm is a small-scale, certified organic farm, nestled in the…
Nature’s Course: Nutraceuticals let food be the medicine
by: Hyder A. Khoja, Ph.D., M.Sc., P.Ag. Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed the explosive growth…