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Canada, B.C. supporting new and young farmers

New and small-scale farmers will be able to grow their businesses and help strengthen food security in their communities with the launch of the New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program.

“Young farmers are the future of Canada’s agriculture and agrifood sectors, and it’s important that we support them,” said Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “Investments through this program will provide more farmers in British Columbia with the tools they need to succeed and contribute to a strong, local food supply.”

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Flea beetles, wireworms and weevils 'off the hop' in Manitoba fields – AgronomyTV

Video: Flea beetles, wireworms and weevils 'off the hop' in Manitoba fields – AgronomyTV

Are your crops protected "right off the hop" this spring?

of AgronomyTV, we talk with John Gavloski, provincial entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, out in Carman, Man. John breaks down exactly what insects growers should be scouting for as seeding gets underway, how to identify early-season crop damage, and when your seed treatments will start to wear off.

We cover key pests affecting canola, cereals, pulse crops, and alfalfa, including critical scouting windows and remedial management strategies.