Project Description
STRAWBERRIES
The Nova Scotia fresh fruit strawberry industry consists of approximately 80 commercial growers producing on 246 fruiting hectares (600 acres). In 2016 StatsCan reported (Statistics Canada. Table. 001-0009) fruit production at above 6 million quarts annually. The strawberry industry has solidly rebounded from virus related losses in 2013 and 2014; however, on-going issues involving climate change, labour availability, and pest management severely limits the growth potential of this crop without major innovation.
Nova Scotia also has a vibrant strawberry nursery plant industry valued at approximately $9 million. Four nurseries compose this vibrant industry producing “southern” and “northern” varieties that are shipped to the southern US, throughout northeastern North America, the mid-west and across Canada. The southern varieties are mostly destined for the Florida market where approximately one-third of the 12,000 acres of strawberries use Nova Scotia-grown plants.
- Strawberry Scouting Guide
- Biosecurity is Important in Horticulture Crops Too
- Nutrient Deficiency Guide
- Management of Angular Leaf Spot of Strawberry
- Monitoring for Spotted Wing Drosophila
- Root Weevil Management in Strawberries
- Keys to Organic Strawberry Production
- Five Renovation Steps for Strawberries
- Common Groundsel Management in Strawberry Production
- Calendar of Events for a Typical Strawberry Production Season
- Emergency Registration for Spotted Wing Drosophila 2018
GENERAL
- Nova Scotia Lab Services
- OMAFRA – Information for Commercial Berry Growers
- UMaine – Growing Strawberries
- OMAFRA – Dayneutral Strawberries
- OMAFRA – June-Bearing & Day-Neutral Strawberry Varieties
- North American Strawberry Growers Association
- Agrifood BC – Strawberry Management Schedule
- Cornell – Strawberry Production
- Cornell eCommons – Organic Production and IPM Guide for Strawberries
- SARE – Season-Long Strawberry Production with Everbearers for Northeastern Producers
PESTS/DISEASES
- NCSU – Strawberry Diagnostic Key
- UC IPM – How to Manage Pests
- Cornell – Organic Production & IPM Guide
- OMAFRA – Crop IPM
PERENNIA PEST MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS
- Practical Pesticide Application Considerations
- Understanding Pesticide Safety and Toxicity
- Reducing Spray Drift
- Quality of Pesticide Spray Water
- Pesticide Storage and Handling
- Field Sprayer Calibration
- Efficient and Effective Application of Pesticides
- Understanding Weed ID and Terminology
- Calculating Spray Application Information
- Proper Cleaning of a Boom Sprayer
- Pesticide Application Equipment
- Herbicide Group Classification
- Non-labeled Tank Mixes
- Reading a Pesticide Label
- Record Keeping
- Integrated Pest Management
BERRY INDUSTRY CONSULTATION & PRIORITISATION WORKSHOP 2017
Disclaimer
Perennia’s Pest Management Guides are general information only. Perennia does not offer any warranty or guarantee, nor does it assume any liability for any crop loss, livestock loss, health, safety or environmental hazard caused by the use of a pesticide mentioned in the publication. For most recent and specific product information, always refer to and follow directions on the product label. Labels can be found at Health Canada’s Pesticide Label Search. The publication lists a number of brand name pesticides. It is neither an endorsement of the product nor a suggestion that similar products are ineffective. Please also note that pesticides registered in the US are not necessarily registered in Canada.
FRUIT CROPS
