Peace prepares for active fire season
The prolonged dry conditions and early start to the wildfire season in northern BC have…
Farm compensation benchmarks set
Results of a new Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council wage study highlight opportunities to improve…
Senate report on TFWs
Ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of temporary foreign farm workers have prompted a federal committee…
Premier boosts fill enforcement
Dumping on Lower Mainland farm properties has prompted action by the premier. Hatzic Valley residents…
Mink appeals dismissed
A challenge of the province’s shutdown of the BC mink sector has failed. A decision…
BC Veg expansion on hold
Concerns among northern BC growers over the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission’s expanded mandate has put…
Grower wellness a priority
BC tree fruit growers face significant pressure this season following January’s freeze event and ongoing…
BC FIRB challenges WMP plans
BC FIRB is challenging BC’s path forward with the Western Milk Pool. Of primary concern…
Shuswap watershed grants
The Shuswap Watershed Council’s latest round of water quality grants has selected five farms to…
CFIA nabs Enderby abattoir
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced eight charges under the Health of Animals Act…
Short-term rental rules exempt agri-tourism
BC’s new rules limiting short-term rentals to the owner’s principal residence kicked in May 1,…
Farmland lease rates
Higher land costs translate to higher rents for farmers who lease their land, according to…
Livestock oversight to change
VICTORIA – The province is poised to take over responsibility for farmed animal welfare in…
Eastern Filbert Blight threatens to resurface
A new strain of Eastern Filbert Blight, responsible for the near-complete destruction of BC’s hazelnut…
Volunteers remain the backbone of successful fairs
PENTICTON – Some 40 delegates from across the province attended the BC Association of Agricultural…
FARM NEWS UPDATE
April 29, 2026Sign up for free weekly FARM NEWS UPDATES
Loading form…
shared or sold ever
All content on this website is copyrighted, and cannot be republished or reproduced without permission.