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March 1, 2026

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Avian influenza returns

February 25, 2026

Two premises in Langley tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza this week, even as…

Capital spending to rise

February 25, 2026

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Greater interest in dairy

February 25, 2026

The BC Milk Marketing Board fielded interest from a greater number of candidates interested in…

Poultry biosecurity notches down

February 12, 2026

Declining risk factors for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have prompted the BC Poultry Association…

BCPVGA gets new general manager

February 12, 2026

BC potato growers have hired a new general manager. Jennifer Winning succeeded long-time general manager…

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February 12, 2026

Drought isn’t top of mind for most people in the middle of winter, but staff…

Farm finds resilience going with the grain

February 1, 2026

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Reclassification sparks farm definition debate

January 29, 2026

NANAIMO – A farm property should be taxed as a farm even if the farm…

Chilliwack grower named BC-Yukon OYF

January 28, 2026

Corne Quik, co-owner of Chilliwack-based flower growers, Quik’s Farm Ltd., was named the 2026 BC-Yukon…

Cherry growers focus on labour

January 28, 2026

Securing labour for the 2026 season will be critical to avoiding a repeat of last…

Monette Farms sale extended

January 28, 2026

The auction of a dozen ranches totalling close to 45,000 acres held by Monette Farms…

Traceability reprieve for livestock

January 14, 2026

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has hit pause on amendments to traceability regulations under…

BC/Yukon OYF finalists announced

January 14, 2026

The finalists for the BC/Yukon Outstanding Young Farmers program have been announced, ahead of presentations…

BC farm input costs rise

January 14, 2026

The cost of inputs on BC farms is up 36% versus pre-pandemic levels, according to…

FARM NEWS UPDATE

April 29, 2026

Throne speech silent on agriculture

A dry season continues

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The BC Cattlemen’s Association announced this morning it is applying for intervenor status in a court challenge of BC’s Declaration for Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The Pender Harbour and Area Resident’s Association filed the case in BC Supreme Court in February, arguing the legislation is unconstitutional and a violation of democratic rights. “This is not a challenge of Indigenous rights or reconciliation,” says BCCA president Werner Stump. “BC Cattlemen’s Association supports fair and transparent reconciliation processes that strengthen relationships over the long term. This is about exploring whether the province has made a mistake in delegating decision-making responsibility and not balancing non-Indigenous interests.”

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This is interesting. I wonder if the Cattlemen's Association have enough pull to get the wheels moving.

Indigenous nations are sovereign that's different than stakeholder. Indigenous governments aren't negotiating title, it is, and the province of bc is unceded. There is collaborative decisions with ALL governments and stakeholders and users also have a place in the process of course. That's not a dispute, there is nothing to dispute here, just shared interest on sovereign territory that we share.

Fantastic news. Time for the people to be part of the discussions, debates and decisions. This govt calling all the shots is out of control 😡

Good to see a group challenging government policy and asking the right questions .Well done

Common sense, coexist

It's righting the wrongs from the past. Know all the history and facts before you make your judgement and not just what Facebook says.

This is a bit misleading. PHARA court case was regarding the fresh/salt water dock management plan in Pender Harbour.

Thank you BC Cattleman’s Association!

About bloody time. They’ve been asked to step up since 2018 and they’re now eight years later, they are finally opposing DRIPA! I’m not sure whether I should laugh or clap

We must exercise our vote and educate our friends and family! Pay attention politically!

Good luck all the best of outcomes

Seems well said.

Happy this is happening.

The Act is only 10 sections long, so take a minute and read it please. No where in the Act does the Province delegate decision-making authority to FNs, no where. There is a provision (s.7) that provides for agreements where there can be joint or consent based decision-making. It's not an automatic agreement, but the legislation makes space for one if both parties agree (hence the term "agreement"). Stop trying to make this Act something that it is not. I welcome your challenge in a court where you will be set straight on what this Law is and what it is not.

Great news!

Because they have over-grazed the crown lands ...already. Managing cattle needs to be rethought in the long term. Our families have raised cattle but the environment has changed even for cattlemen.

Good to see. As farmers my husband and I are very concerned.

Hey look the rest of us can use the courts just as well as the FN can. Nice to see folks starting to take a stand against the FN agenda.

We’re behind you hoping for the best outcome for all British Columbians

Good to hear

Bang on 😊

Thankyou to BCCA hope you are successful. Hope more groups follow

Awesome. Cowboys to the rescue

Thank you for getting discussion and accountability going there has to be a healthy balance.

Intervenor status?

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BC ranchers took their concerns directly to the Legislature today as the BC Cattlemen's Association hosted their annual BC Beef Day, serving some 700 beef-on-a-bun lunches — made with steak from BCCA member Paul Devick and family's Rangeland Meats — before spending the afternoon in meetings with MLAs. "Our focus and resolve will remain to represent the interests of ranchers across the province," said BCCA president Werner Stump.

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That's true rancher community spirit to have a BBQ before they get down to business 🤠

Yeah cuz those 2 clowns on the right have our backs 🙄

Hope u made that tall drink of water buy his own !!!!

nice one,Gumby in a cowboy hat

Nice to see Devick’s so engaged & progressive!

Glad to share lunch with you! We agree, some of best beef is definitely from BC ranchers.

Yes please let’s support them!!💝

Yes he got his hand out

All his meals are free from taxpayers

We can’t afford beef in bc 😂😂😂we wait a few days later when they turn the unsold ribeyes into hamburger 😂😂😂😂😂

Eby got another free meal on behalf of the taxpayers

I am sure they will talking land claims issues, and free range cattle , repeal undrip now 🙄

Steve Johnson Great comment, now come up with some ways to achieve that! Or even just one way! Have you any idea what goes into your hamburger?

Awesome!

Thank you for going there. Love to know the concerns you presented ...like our PROPERTY RIGHTS! Sadly Eby insulted that hat as he insults all property owners in BC

The only time we can afford beef these days.

How much did it cost tax payers drive him there

Can you help me get irrigation on my property. It's on Reserve lands..?? Evacuated since 2021 no hay growing for my horses. Government won't help.. I lost hay in 2021 and the flood carried it away..I heard BC Cattlemens Helped Wayne Macdonald he's on the same Reserve. SHACKAN INDIAN BAND.

People complain about beef. About gas About everything. I remember when a case of beer was under ten bucks. I’ve been ranching for over 30 years now and it’s all about the margins and they are pretty thin Go buy some other protein those people need to make a living to

King STOOGE!!!

Make beef affordable again. Prices are ridiculous

Take the hat off, Eby....you helped to create this mess!

And that POS eby will still cull your herds. He's not going to help you, he prefers God's littlest.

Yuck. The worst. Colonialism 2.0

3 days ago

UBC's Wine Research Centre brought together a dozen graduate students at Tantalus Winery in Kelowna on April 30 to share their latest research on viticulture and winemaking. Topics ranged from heat and drought stress on vines to natural yeast classification and cover crop pairings. The day opened with a vineyard tour highlighting sustainable practices already underway at the wine#BCAg#BCAg ... See MoreSee Less

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Eat shit colonizer 🖕🏼

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Saskatchewan's Monette Farms, with nearly $1.1 billion in liabilities, has been granted creditor protection under the CCAA while it restructures. Rapid expansion into produce and cattle dragged earnings well below projections. The farm's BC cattle operation — and a planned West Kelowna winery — hang in the b#BCAge.

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Monette Farms wins creditor protection

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Monette Farms’ rapidly expanding produce business was a key factor in its decision to seek protection from creditors last week, according to court documents. Saskatchewan-based Monette Farms was…

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A new national beef code of practice is open for public comment until June 12. Developed by NFACC and the Canadian Cattle Association, the draft addresses pain management, weaning, nutrition, lameness and end-of-life care.

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New beef practices open for comment

A new national code of practice for beef producers is open for public comment. “The public comment period is an important opportunity for producers across Canada to review the draft code and provide...