Spring freshet risk low
The province’s latest Snow Survey and Water Supply bulletin has some good news on the…
BC farmland values fall
BC farmland values fell 3.1% last year, Farm Credit Canada reported this week, the first…
Spray Creek wins BC OYF
Aubyn and Tristan Banwell of Spray Creek Ranch near Lillooet were named BC & Yukon…
Confined spaces in spotlight
This week marks Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, an annual reminder from the Canadian Agricultural Safety…
Province surveys producers on vet services
A survey on the services of the province’s Animal Health Centre wraps up this week…
BC Cherry holds AGM
The BC Cherry Association held its annual general meeting in Kelowna on February 23. While…
BC Veg mandate questioned
The recent expansion of the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission’s mandate to the entire province has…
Awards generate buzz for BC beekeepers
CRESTON – The year is off to a roaring start for Kootenay beekeepers Amanda Goodman…
Forecasting will improve with AI technology
ABBOTSFORD – Producers can’t control the weather, but they absolutely need the most accurate forecasts…
Pruning should focus on needs of the bush
LANGLEY – Pruning blueberry plants is all about balance. In young plants, that means balancing…
New abattoir offers lifeline to local farmers
COURTENAY – After nearly five years in the making, Christine Mooney is excited to be…
Apple industry eyes orderly marketing plan
KELOWNA – Apple growers could decide whether or not a marketing commission will be developed…
Land Act changes deferred
The BC government has deferred plans to amend the Land Act, which governs management of…
Budget recognizes climate risks
The province’s agriculture ministry will see a 16% increase in funding this year, entirely due…
Fruit growers discuss challenges
Bad news was the order of the day as orchardists gathered for the 135th annual…
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