ALR opened for agritech
Vertical farms that grow crops in stacked trays rather than fields will soon be able…
Budget boost for agriculture
This week’s budget delivered a big boost to the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and…
Ottawa funds beneficial practices
Beneficial management practices were the big winner in the week’s funding announcements by government. The…
CanadaGAP expands options
Many small fruit and vegetable producers say CanadaGAP requirements are complex and onerous. While the…
Glyphosate shortage impacts unknown
A supplier’s plant malfunction is jeopardizing Bayer CropScience’s ability to deliver glyphosate-containing products. One of…
Hazelnut funding renewed
The province is shelling out another $100,000 for the four-year-old hazelnut renewal program. The funding…
Dairy NEP shortlist chosen
The BC Milk Marketing Board has announced the 10 finalists for this year’s new entrant…
Historic relief package delivered
Tough negotiations have delivered BC farmers a landmark recovery package that promises to help farmers…
Farm workforce shortfall
A labour market outlook the province released this week forecasts 7,100 jobs openings in agriculture…
BCAC gala goes online
COVID-19 continues to cast a long shadow, with the BC Agriculture Council making yet another…
Grape crop falls short
Despite optimism as harvest began, BC grape growers are reporting the shortest crop in years.…
Watershed security report
The province is asking for input on a new watershed security strategy that “will identify…
LSAF Grants and Scholarships
On-farm projects that provide immediate and direct benefits to individual farms in Langley and the…
Farmers step up in emergency operations
ABBOTSFORD – First-generation poultry farmers Krista Harris and Cathy Van-Martin ask fellow egg producers many…
Peace producers work to expand meat processing capacity
HUDSON’S HOPE – BC farmers and ranchers continue to grapple with meat processing challenges in…
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