Nova Scotia looks to strengthen its local economy and reduce reliance on imports through supporting farms in the change from field raspberry production to long cane berries.Currently, raspberry and blackberry acreage in Nova Scotia is estimated to beabout 100 acres, with a farmgate value of approximately $ 1 million. Despite a good market and price potential for local producers, most raspberries sold through the four major retailers in Atlantic Canada are imported from elsewhere. Total annual consumption of raspberries in Atlantic Canada is estimated at 1.5 million kilograms (kg), with 600,000 kg of that sold in Nova Scotia. With limited growth in the industry over the last few years, innovation and re-evaluation of current production practices isnecessary to re-invigorate local production and meet the growing demand for raspberries.
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