Ranchers facing rangeland losses
Crown land significantly impacted by wildfires
WESTWOLD – Ranchers in areas hit hard by last year’s heat dome, wildfires and drought shouldn’t count on rushing out on their rangeland this summer, cautions a professional agrologist. Chris Wellman, a fence contractor and former range agrologist with the Vernon Forest District, says many herds may need to stick close to home this season …
BC agriculture shrinks
BC reported fewer farms in last year’s census of agriculture, with losses outpacing the national…
Ocean Spray takes honours
The annual ranking of Canada’s most-trusted brands by the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of…
Unfilled farm jobs drop
Demand for farm labour has eased since the start of the pandemic, according to Statistics…
Avian influenza order extended
Commercial poultry flocks across the province will be in lockdown for another month to protect…
Plan drafted for BX Ranchlands
The Regional District of North Okanagan has unveiled a five-year development plan for the BX…
Japanese beetle fight expands
The fight against Japanese beetle in BC has expanded. A federal order has expanded the…
Province backs off compensation
The province is backtracking on its pledge to support mink farmers, whose operations are being…
Government funding under discussion
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will be the focal point of the next agricultural policy framework…
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