Growers scramble as pandemic spreads
The World Health Organization’s elevation of the new coronavirus COVID-19 to pandemic status on March…
Diagnostic services continue
Diagnostic services provided by the BC Ministry of Agriculture are continuing through the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Province to consider value-added options
The province plans is preparing to explore options for accommodating value-added activities within the Agricultural…
Meat inspection budget tightens
Abattoir operators have been put on notice that regular shifts for provincial meat inspectors must…
Cherry growers discuss trade
Trade and research were the topics at the annual meeting of the BC Cherry Association…
Auction raises relief funds
The annual Make a Difference Sale takes place at the Abbotsford Stockyards this week to…
Fruit growers grapple with third year of losses
KELOWNA – Poor apple prices were the focus of the 131st annual BC Fruit Growers…
New round of traceability funding available
ABBOTSFORD – Applications are now being accepted for the next round of funding for the BC…
Ag initiatives lack support across regions
DUNCAN – A six-member panel at a full-day event prior to the Islands Agriculture Show…
BC potato growers optimistic
Poor weather across Canada in 2018 led to strong demand for BC potatoes as the…
Organic growers discuss challenges
Research, policy and farm tours were on the agenda as the Certified Organic Associations of…
Province issues co-op guidance
Two new guides from the BC Ministry of Agriculture aim to help producers looking to…
Tax deferral for livestock
Ranchers and livestock producers in 52 census subdivisions across BC will be able to take…
Flood mitigation funding available
The province has handed out $52 million for structural flood mitigation projects over the past…
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