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 …
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…
Apiarists fear heavy winter losses
BURNABY – Beekeepers across Canada were in for a shock when they opened their hives…
Vegetable sales remain strong
DELTA – Good demand, good governance – those were the two themes underpinning the annual…
Second high-path AI case
A backyard flock near Kelowna is the latest to test positive for avian influenza, putting…
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