Seed, food companies say there is a market for the crop, but the varieties Prairie farmers are growing require fine tuning
Glacier FarmMedia – Hemp has had its ups and downs on the Prairies. Jeff Kostuik of Verve Seeds would like to see it get a better foothold, and he thinks new genetics, better tailored for western Canadian conditions and western Canadian markets, can help make that happen. “We’re a very small, yet mighty company … […] Read moreTag Archives Russ Crawford
Product developed to fight varroa mites in beehives
WINNIPEG — A company from B.C. and researchers working in Saskatchewan are leading the global fight against varroa mites, parasites that attack honeybees. Nature Recombined, a firm from Port Coquitlam, has developed a natural product, branded as ApiSave, that protects bees against varroa mites and diseases like American foulbrood. The product is now being tested […] Read more
Hemp sector sees success in hybrid varieties
WINNIPEG — Alberta’s hemp industry has decided to go in a new direction with the focus on increasing yields and reducing the price point of a crop that’s too expensive for most food companies and many fibre processors. The Alberta Hemp Alliance is pursuing a project that will deliver new genetics to farmers — high-yielding […] Read more
Status quo likely for hemp acres
WINNIPEG — In theory, Canadian acres of industrial hemp should increase in 2024. Canola prices have dropped this winter to around $13 per bushel, so there could be opportunity for an alternative crop like hemp to grab some acres. Related story: Hemp sector sees success in hybrid varieties During the winter, production contracts were around […] Read more
