I'm not sure of the cultivar but there is an apple tree at UofS that was been there and bearing fruit for 80+ years.
What is there to do in Regina in November
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I am not sure either, but there have been orchards in Saskatchewan before. They are now
taking up the tree fruit industry as part of diversification. There are about twenty orchards
the last time I heard. This past spring I sent picking bags to some of the small farmers in
and around Davidson. These are smaller operations but I think they will grow in time with
new rootstock and the right varieties.
taking up the tree fruit industry as part of diversification. There are about twenty orchards
the last time I heard. This past spring I sent picking bags to some of the small farmers in
and around Davidson. These are smaller operations but I think they will grow in time with
new rootstock and the right varieties.
They must be on SaskWater pivots.
Apparently there even vinyards popping up in areas where you can get access to the pivot systems.
Apparently there even vinyards popping up in areas where you can get access to the pivot systems.
Actually I understand there are areas where they grow that the water table is suitable
and there doesn't seem to be a water problem. here without water we are done it is
a desert almost.
and there doesn't seem to be a water problem. here without water we are done it is
a desert almost.
When CPR surveyors came through SK they purposely didn't classify areas of SK as desert because they didn't want to harm the homestead program which they made money hand over fist with.
You mention the Davidson area, dry as a popcorn fart but with recent SaskWater pivot programs they are growing corn,potatos and plethora of other crops including fruit.
You might want to take a side trip to the PFRA test farms in Indian Head.
You mention the Davidson area, dry as a popcorn fart but with recent SaskWater pivot programs they are growing corn,potatos and plethora of other crops including fruit.
You might want to take a side trip to the PFRA test farms in Indian Head.
Petros this is good to know, thank you. Some of the other questions asked,
Where do we ship, Our primary market is Western Canada, then all those
Canadians in California, after that there is the rest of the world and that varies
from year to year. Asian Markets have piled up restrictions and excuses to keep
our product out while they ship their product in. Europe more and more has the
Euro Gap and Common Market issues. and South America is not much of a
market either. We do some business in Mexico as well.
We used to have the Sunrype Juice industry and we still sell some product to the
plant however we concentrate on the fresh market for the most. We are currently
exploring the value added market and programs that we can access for research
and development.
Our organization has both organic and conventional growers however the conventional
grower are the majority.
We get the crop from the field to the packinghouse within 24 hours. and the new and
modern storage methods can actually put the apple to sleep for an indefinite period to
maximize freshness. Oxygen is removed from the storage area and refrigeration
keeps the apple fresh until the doors open and the fruit is packed and shipped. We are
able to store and ship fresh high quality fruit from the fall right into the following summer.
The BC Fruit Growers and their industry are among the world leaders when it comes to
growing storing and developing new varieties as well as traditional favourites.
Where do we ship, Our primary market is Western Canada, then all those
Canadians in California, after that there is the rest of the world and that varies
from year to year. Asian Markets have piled up restrictions and excuses to keep
our product out while they ship their product in. Europe more and more has the
Euro Gap and Common Market issues. and South America is not much of a
market either. We do some business in Mexico as well.
We used to have the Sunrype Juice industry and we still sell some product to the
plant however we concentrate on the fresh market for the most. We are currently
exploring the value added market and programs that we can access for research
and development.
Our organization has both organic and conventional growers however the conventional
grower are the majority.
We get the crop from the field to the packinghouse within 24 hours. and the new and
modern storage methods can actually put the apple to sleep for an indefinite period to
maximize freshness. Oxygen is removed from the storage area and refrigeration
keeps the apple fresh until the doors open and the fruit is packed and shipped. We are
able to store and ship fresh high quality fruit from the fall right into the following summer.
The BC Fruit Growers and their industry are among the world leaders when it comes to
growing storing and developing new varieties as well as traditional favourites.
Two points which you brought up that concern me, DG.
1) The fact that regulations guard Canadians against food produced here but the same thing does not apply to food produced elsewhere. What a stupid reg, really, it negates the safety net unless one buys only Canadian products and that is simply not always possible nor at times, cost effective.
2) Farmland being bought up by other companies. This is very troubling news to me. Will do some research on it.
Thank you for answering my questions, DG. I now have a much better understanding of the challenges and rewards facing BC Fruit Growers. Good luck in Regina and let me know what you think of "Rider gear heaven".
1) The fact that regulations guard Canadians against food produced here but the same thing does not apply to food produced elsewhere. What a stupid reg, really, it negates the safety net unless one buys only Canadian products and that is simply not always possible nor at times, cost effective.
2) Farmland being bought up by other companies. This is very troubling news to me. Will do some research on it.
Thank you for answering my questions, DG. I now have a much better understanding of the challenges and rewards facing BC Fruit Growers. Good luck in Regina and let me know what you think of "Rider gear heaven".
Petros in BC we eliminated that practice at least five years ago. If you use it you can't
ship to the coop which is the biggest outlet for food distribution. It causes the fruit to
ripen early but it allows the fruit to break down in storage, thus it is more of a problem
than a solution. No one here uses it any more. If anything retain is sometimes used to
slow the process down, but it is used on a limited basis, and only as a management
tool. To use retain to slow fruit growth down for 10 days, it costs about 630 dollars per
acre. Beyond my budget. If you produce 2000 bins or more it becomes a good tool
to manage harvest. You also have to apply it something like 6 weeks before harvest.
One of the countries buying up farmland is China and they have made purchases in
countries like Brazil in South America. There is also talk of companies being set up
elsewhere. These are investments in corporate farming, It is a future concern for this
country too. We as citizens must always be mindful of what the future holds for food
and water resourses.
ship to the coop which is the biggest outlet for food distribution. It causes the fruit to
ripen early but it allows the fruit to break down in storage, thus it is more of a problem
than a solution. No one here uses it any more. If anything retain is sometimes used to
slow the process down, but it is used on a limited basis, and only as a management
tool. To use retain to slow fruit growth down for 10 days, it costs about 630 dollars per
acre. Beyond my budget. If you produce 2000 bins or more it becomes a good tool
to manage harvest. You also have to apply it something like 6 weeks before harvest.
One of the countries buying up farmland is China and they have made purchases in
countries like Brazil in South America. There is also talk of companies being set up
elsewhere. These are investments in corporate farming, It is a future concern for this
country too. We as citizens must always be mindful of what the future holds for food
and water resourses.
I have been watching local weather tonight and one of the comparisons they made
is between here and Regina. Snowing like hell there tonight apparently, and it could
be like a Christmas scene by the time I get there. The commercials are done and
on there way to the Big Dog in Regina. If you are in Regina the voice on the spots
will be mine. they start on Monday and run for the next two weeks. We have the
promotion material made and ready to go. We are really pumped going into this
event. BC Growers won a lot of awards at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto in the
last week.
Commercial Varieties Gala 1st place in Canada
Spartan Apples 1st place
New Varieties Ambrosia 1st 2ND and 3rd
Nicola new variety 1st and 2ND
new variety Pink Lady 3rd
We also won in some other categories or placed in the top three. The main
varieties we are taking to Regina Ambrosia, and Spartan so we can say they are
Canada's best.
Thanks to all those who contributed to this conversation I found found some things to
do and I know where the Riders store is and like a pilgrim I will pick some things up
there.
is between here and Regina. Snowing like hell there tonight apparently, and it could
be like a Christmas scene by the time I get there. The commercials are done and
on there way to the Big Dog in Regina. If you are in Regina the voice on the spots
will be mine. they start on Monday and run for the next two weeks. We have the
promotion material made and ready to go. We are really pumped going into this
event. BC Growers won a lot of awards at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto in the
last week.
Commercial Varieties Gala 1st place in Canada
Spartan Apples 1st place
New Varieties Ambrosia 1st 2ND and 3rd
Nicola new variety 1st and 2ND
new variety Pink Lady 3rd
We also won in some other categories or placed in the top three. The main
varieties we are taking to Regina Ambrosia, and Spartan so we can say they are
Canada's best.
Thanks to all those who contributed to this conversation I found found some things to
do and I know where the Riders store is and like a pilgrim I will pick some things up
there.