The wild blueberry industry is developed along the coastal regions in the province. The 2012 crop was the largest harvested at nearly 20 M kg (45 M lbs), with a 5 year average of 14.7 M kg (32.5 M lbs). The industry is composed of over 300 producers.
Wild Blueberries
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Wild Blueberry Economic Impact Assessment
With growth in revenues tripling over the last decade, wild blueberry development continues to serve as a model for economic development that is both sustainable and builds on New Brunswicks natural potential growth.
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A collection of images of diseases, insects, weeds and other disorders affecting New Brunswick’s crops and plants.
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Crop updates will be issued at least three times per year during the agriculture season. If you would like to receive future crop updates and other communications from the DAAF technical team by email or fax please call (506) 453-2108 or send an email to [email protected] Be sure to indicate the crop (s) for which you would like to receive updates.