Westwold producers challenge curtailment
Westwold producers rallied September 2 to challenge an August 15 provincial ban on irrigation for…
Water curtailments squeeze forage production
KAMLOOPS – Deepening drought conditions prompted the province to ban irrigation of forage crops in…
Oat, wheat harvests down
Statistics Canada has relied on satellite technology and agroclimatic data to model preliminary crop yields…
Creston farmland sees demand
Strong commodity prices have been fuelling demand for farmland across Western Canada. The activity is…
International exports climb
Rising exports of BC agri-food products are set for a further boost with the launch…
Wildfires rip through Southern Interior
The impact of a dramatic turn in the provincial wildfire situation last week is still…
BC Tree CEO on leave
BC Tree Fruits Cooperative CEO Warren Sarafinchan took an extended leave of absence, effective August…
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…
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