Year 1 Grape & Wine Science Cluster Research Update
Learn more about the research being done under the Canadian Agricultural partnership Grape & Wine Science Cluster.
Grapevine Trunk Disease in British Columbia: From Identification to Control
José R. Úrbz-Torres and Daniel T. O'Gorman of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada explore grapevine trunk disease in British Columbia.
Research Focus - Red Blotch Disease Ecology and Management
PhD candidate Elizabeth Cieniewicz and plant pathology Professor Marc Fuchs discuss their research looking at the virus associated with Red Blotch Disease, how it spreads among vines, and the implications for management.
Terroir Analysis of the Nova Scotia Wine Growing Region 2017
The main goal of the Terroir Analysis of the Nova Scotia Wine Growing Region 2017 project is to determine which varieties are more suitable for our environmental conditions, specifically for the targeted wine styles.
Canadian Grape and Wine Industry Receives $8.4 Million in Federal Funding
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced $8.4 million in funding for the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN) to fund their Agri-Science Program cluster.
Grapevine Viruses (McFadden-Smith, Poojari, Parent, Sept. 2017)
Typical symptoms of Leafroll disease in red cultivars include red-purple discoloration, and rolling backwards of the leaves. In white varietals, this is not as prevalent, although can sometimes be seen closer to the end of the growing season.
Laboratoire sur le vin au Centre de recherche de Kentville, Nouvelle-Écosse
Les travaux de recherche menés dans un laboratoire en cours de rénovation au centre de recherche d’Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada à Kentville pourraient mener à de nouvelles connaissances et innovations pour l’industrie vinicole florissante de la Nouvelle-Écosse.
Climate Atlas of Canada
Developed by a team of researchers at the University of Winnipeg’s Prairie Climate Center, the interactive Climate Atlas of Canada is now available online, and free for all to use!
Le gouvernement du Canada investit 80 millions de dollars dans le Centre pour la protection des végétaux
L’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) s’appuie sur les données scientifiques pour contribuer à la prise de décisions qui visent à protéger les ressources alimentaires, végétales et animales du Canada.
Atelier du secteur de la vigne de février 2018
In Feb 2018 stakeholders in the Canadian grape and wine industry participated in a workshop presented by Grape Growers of Ontario (GGO).