2026-08-26 · CBC | Top Stories News
🔮 Peach trees in Ontario's Niagara region under threat due to recent historic flooding
Could be some time before fruit industry learns full impact of recent storms, Guelph researcher says
Recent torrential rains in Ontario's Niagara region that flooded thousands of homes and overwhelmed sewage systems had another significant impact: Threatening the region’s peach industry.
Peach and other tender fruit trees, including ones bearing nectarines and cherries, don’t tolerate excess water and can die when their roots are waterlogged for too long. assertive