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Christy Clarke announces support for the replant program.
BC is committing $8.4 million for a seven-year tree fruit replant program that supports grower’s efforts to meet consumer demands for high-value, high-quality BC fruit.
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Tree fruit replant program supports growers
Good news came for BC Fruit Growers at press time; Premier Christy Clark announced a 7-year, $8.4 million Replant Program to assist growers in renewing the production base of the industry.
Replanting a high-density orchard costs between $25,000 and $30,000 per acre.
High-density orchards are more productive and start producing commercial volumes of apples in as little as three years. Converting to new, high quality varieties of apples, cherries, and other soft fruits lead to greater consumer acceptance, increases returns, job creation and niche export growth.
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