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Honeybees in peril

August 13, 2013 at 2:10 pm

Story by John R. Moodie Worldwide the honeybee population is dwindling. QNetnews reporter John Moodie speaks with local beekeeper Don Wilson about that situation. Don has a few candid thing[…]

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Apple season could end early

September 27, 2012 at 11:08 am

An early frost means apple lovers should start stocking up. QNet News reporter Shawnee Rocchetti has the story. No related posts.

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County wineries thriving in a dry summer

August 16, 2012 at 6:09 pm

By Tyson Leonard Wineries in Prince Edward County are predicting an exceptional year and it’s partly due to the dry weather. “I think (this year) should be pretty incredible,” said[…]

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Dry spell continues despite rainfall.

July 27, 2012 at 3:52 pm

By Gail Paquette Rainfall in the Quinte area on Thursday did nothing to lift fire bans or rescue farmers crops. Up until yesterday an accumulated 2.5 mm of rain fell[…]

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Lack of rain is a disaster for local farmers

July 25, 2012 at 11:35 am

By Tyson Leonard The recent lack of rain is a disaster in the making, says an agriculture expert. “The government needs to declare this a disaster,” said Bette Jean Crews,[…]

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Local apple growers in for a rough year

May 15, 2012 at 8:43 am

By Tyson Leonard Colin Campbell is bracing for a rough year after unusual weather wiped out much of his apple crop at his orchard in Rednersville. The orchard is likely[…]

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Cycling trip teaches students about local farms

May 11, 2012 at 6:17 am

By Gail Paquette They have pedaled their bikes through sunshine and rain, visited a sheep, buffalo and organic wheat farm, toured the Museum of Agriculture in Stirling, drove draft horses[…]

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Local apple orchard threatened by early dose of summer

March 29, 2012 at 8:58 am

Robert Dunnett admits he loves the sunshine, but when it comes to his apple orchard in Brighton, it may have come too early. “I love the heat just as much[…]

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Young farmer discovers fun way to spend time

December 16, 2011 at 11:08 am

Fourteen-year-old Julia Blackett has found a unique way to spend her free time. QNet News reporter Katrina Geenevasen has more. No related posts.

Program teaches agriculture to children

October 18, 2011 at 2:05 pm

By Nick Liard Agriculture is big industry in the Quinte region. That’s why Maribeth deSnoo, executive director of the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation, wanted to show the importance[…]

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