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The CGCN-RCCV’s new Certification Program addresses the immediate need for Certified virus-free vines

The CGCN-RCCV’s new Certification Program addresses the immediate need for Certified virus-free vines

Posted Mar 11th, 2021 in CGCN Press Release, News Articles

On March 8th, 2021 the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN-RCCV) released amendments to their Certification Standards. These amendments include the development of an entirely new set of standards called “Certification Program, Option 2 Protocols,” and minor changes to their original Certification program that has now been renamed “Certification Program, Option 1 Protocols.” Both of these protocols are available on CGCN-RCCV’s website in English and French.

$6.2-million in funding announced to support CGCN-RCCV’s clean plant program

$6.2-million in funding announced to support CGCN-RCCV’s clean plant program

Posted Oct 29th, 2020 in CGCN Press Release

On October 27th, Brock University’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) announced a $6.2- million funding commitment through Genome Canada’s Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) to support the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN-RCCV) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in supplying the industry with certified virus-free grapevine planting material.

BC Growing Degrees Days Update - April 2022

Posted May 2nd, 2022 in Cold Hardiness and Climate Change

Summerland RDC - BC Growing Degree Days Update April 2022

Nova Scotia Bud Hardiness Report No. 12

Posted Apr 19th, 2022 in Cold Hardiness and Climate Change

Kentville RDC - Final 2021-22 Nova Scotia Bud Hardiness Report

Grape Hardiness Update for Early April 2022 - BC

Posted Apr 11th, 2022 in Cold Hardiness and Climate Change

Summerland RDC - Grape Hardiness Update for Early April 2022 BC

Québec Bud Hardiness Monitoring for Winter 2021-22 - Update #10

Posted Apr 4th, 2022 in Cold Hardiness and Climate Change

10th report on bud cold hardiness monitoring in Québec for winter 2021-22.

Québec Bud Hardiness Monitoring for Winter 2021-22 - Update #9

Posted Apr 4th, 2022 in Cold Hardiness and Climate Change

Ninth report on bud cold hardiness monitoring in Québec for winter 2021-22.

Grape Hardiness Update for Late March 2022 - BC

Posted Apr 1st, 2022 in Cold Hardiness and Climate Change

Summerland RDC - Grape Hardiness Update for Late March 2022 BC

Nova Scotia Wine Grape Deep Freeze Events: Climate Trends, Considerations, and Pruning

Posted Apr 1st, 2022 in Cold Hardiness and Climate Change

Kentville RDC - Climate trends, considerations, and pruning tips after a deep freeze event

Nova Scotia Bud Hardiness Report No. 11

Posted Mar 31st, 2022 in Cold Hardiness and Climate Change

Kentville RDC - Nova Scotia Bud Hardiness Report No. 11

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From Our Team

CGCN certification will make a long-term contribution to the continuous pursuit of excellence of the Canadian wine sector by ensuring that the best quality, disease free propagating material is available to the grape industry.
Hans Buchler, Chair of CGCN

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