Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
G. & M. Howe and Sons Ltd.
$74,823.00
Feasibility of long cane blackberry production and propagation under high tunnels
FY 2023-24 · 2023-06-01
Summary
This project will evaluate the feasibility of growing long cane blackberries under high tunnels. We will assess the yield and varietal attributes of 2 blackberry varieties; Chester, and Triple Crown, and a new raspberry cultivar "Noelia". We will also develop a propagation protocol for growing 4 different blackberry varieties; Caddo, Ponca, Von, and Columbia Star. We will record 'Growing Degree Hours' which will be used in subsequent years to better plan planting dates so that harvest can coincide with peak market demand, and to benchmark propagation tasks and milestones.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Aylmer|Aylmer, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
137871497
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2024-05-31
Agreement Number
1007789
Agreement Start Date
2023-06-01
Agreement Title
Feasibility of long cane blackberry production and propagation under high tunnels
Agreement Title (French)
Faisabilité de la production et de la propagation de mûres à longue canne sous tunnels hauts
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$74,823.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
This project will evaluate the feasibility of growing long cane blackberries under high tunnels. We will assess the yield and varietal attributes of 2 blackberry varieties; Chester, and Triple Crown, and a new raspberry cultivar "Noelia". We will also develop a propagation protocol for growing 4 different blackberry varieties; Caddo, Ponca, Von, and Columbia Star. We will record 'Growing Degree Hours' which will be used in subsequent years to better plan planting dates so that harvest can coincide with peak market demand, and to benchmark propagation tasks and milestones.
Description (French)
Ce projet évaluera la faisabilité de la culture de mûres à longue canne sous des tunnels hauts. Nous évaluerons le rendement et les caractéristiques variétales de deux variétés de mûres, Chester et Triple Crown, et d’un nouveau cultivar de framboise, Noelia. Nous développerons également un protocole de propagation pour la culture de 4 variétés de mûres différentes : Caddo, Ponca, Von et Columbia Star. Nous enregistrerons les «degrés-heures de croissance» qui seront utilisés les années suivantes pour mieux planifier les dates de plantation afin que la récolte coïncide avec le pic de la demande du marché, et pour évaluer les tâches et les étapes de la propagation.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Elgin--Middlesex--London
Federal Riding (French)
Elgin--Middlesex--London
Federal Riding Number
35025
NAICS Code
111993
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
137871497
Recipient City
Aylmer|Aylmer
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
G. & M. Howe and Sons Ltd.
Recipient Operating Name
Howe Family Farms
Recipient Postal Code
N5H 2R4
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2023-2024-Q2-1007789
