Ranchers troubled by inconsistencies in well licensing
Government fails to communicate options to well owners
BEAVERDELL – An analysis of nearly 500 groundwater licences the province has issued under the Water Sustainability Act reveals sharp inconsistencies in what’s being required of owners. Sandra Ryan and partner Bill Di Pasquale are small-scale forage producers in Beaverdell. They registered their well and this past March received a conditional groundwater licence for a …
Province expands slaughter licences
PORT ALBERNI – The BC Ministry of Agriculture has announced the opening of three new…
Cidermakers give fresh purpose to island orchards
PENDER ISLAND – Katie Selbee and Matthew Vasilev of Twin Island Cider on Pender Island…
Small on-farm dairy processors raise concerns about systemic inequities
KAMLOOPS – Two small dairies are hoping there’s room in supply management for an alternative…
Pandemic highlights SAWP improvements
British Columbia’s response to COVID-19 has set an example for other provinces in managing seasonal…
Cherries face the pits
BC cherry growers face a second straight year of record losses thanks to severe cold…
Metro Vancouver a food gateway
A report to Metro Vancouver’s regional planning committee on June 12 highlights just how much…
Mexico sticks with BC
Mexico’s decision to withhold seasonal workers from Canada will have a minimal effect on BC…
Agriculture first for support
Close to three-quarters of BC residents believe agri-food companies should be first in line for…
Kelowna readies exclusion bid
Kelowna wants the Agricultural Land Commission to approve the exclusion of 40 acres for the…
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