New pesticide registrations

Agri-Réseau is a resource available through The Centre de référence en agriculture et agroalimentaire du Québec (CRAAQ).  Every month, they publish a list of new phytoprotection registrations.  At Perennia, we are fortunate to have Mélanie Leclerc as part of our staff, and she has translated the March list of new pesticide registrations for Fruit Trees, Field Crops, Vegetables, Greenhouse, Berries, Ornamental, and "Other" (hops, hemp, quinoa, and basil), which can be found here.

From the Vegetable side, the main excitement is a few more weed control options in asparagus, Brassicas, and shallots, and some new disease management options in asparagus, kohlrabi, Brassica leafy greens, and bulb vegetables (Group 3-07A and 3-07B, so bulb onions, garlic, shallots, green onions, leeks, etc.)

Vegetable Industry Consultation and Prioritisation Workshop

We are proud to be hosting a Vegetable Industry Consultation and Prioritisation Workshop on Wednesday December 6th at the Kentville Research Station from 9:30 to 3 pm (lunch included).

The morning will start off with some research updates, followed by discussions about the priorities of the vegetable industry as well as research needs.  An online survey has been recently sent out through Horticulture Nova Scotia to identify Vegetable Research Priorities, you can add your priorities by clicking here. Your participation is essential to identifying industry research needs and your time is greatly appreciated.  All private information will be kept confidential.

After lunch, we will do the annual Vegetable Minor Use Priority Setting.  Please email Gail Walsh to register, or call 902 678-7722 so that we can get a headcount for lunch.