Lower Salmon River shutdown
With temperatures cresting 40°C in various parts of the province this week, BC Forests Minister…
Comox Valley farmers seek support
Mid-Island Farmers Institute representatives spoke to the Comox Valley Regional District this week to advocate…
New dairy entrants selected
BC Milk has chosen five candidates to become new dairy producers as part of this…
Peace Region land-sharing proposal nixed
FORT ST. JOHN – Widespread opposition from landowners in the Peace has nixed a bid…
CYL semi-finalists share positive outlook
VERNON – Three BC ranchers were selected as semi-finalists for this year’s Canadian Cattle Young…
Watchdog calls for overhaul of fire management
VICTORIA – On June 29, the province’s independent watchdog for forest and range practices released…
Island couple future-proof new farm operation
COURTENAY – First generation farmers Matt and Selena Lawrence knew they wanted an acreage and…
Water cut to growers
A growing number of what the province tactfully calls “suspected unauthorized users” are being ordered…
New federal minister
What’s old is new again as Justin Trudeau shuffled his cabinet in what many say…
Food Day in Canada milestone
A long-standing day to celebrate food in Canada will be officially recognized this year on…
Province funds feed access
The province updated industry this week on efforts announced July 14 to match producers with…
Livestock health in spotlight
The health of Canada’s livestock took centre stage as federal, provincial and territorial ministers of…
Province consults on agritech
A legislature committee is requesting submissions regarding soil health and carbon sequestration as part of…
Drought threatens feed supply
Ranchers and livestock producers took it on the chin in 2021 and into 2022 as…
Province files AgriRecovery request
The province has asked Ottawa to support an AgriRecovery program for the province’s beef sector,…
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