B.C. hazelnut growers beat blight with disease-resistant trees

B.C. hazelnut growers are being encouraged to swap out dying trees with disease-resistant varieties in an effort to rebuild the industry following a devastating outbreak of blight.
Last fall, farmers removed 3,025 old trees and replanted 8,254 blight-resistant trees on 15.4 hectares (38 acres) across the province.
The B.C. government has committed $300,000 over the next three years to help with the renewal process. The program is accepting applications for the coming fall until July 15.
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