Lawsuits drive ranchers’ call for DRIPA’s repeal
BC Cattlemen’s backs calls for a reset on reconciliation
KAMLOOPS – A raft of lawsuits is a symptom of the province’s dysfunctional reconciliation process, ranchers say, and point to the need for a reset. Exhibit A is a 10-year-old land claim the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation (SSN), made up of the Tk’emlúps and Skeetchestn bands, filed in BC Supreme Court in 2015 to assert …
Task force presents blueprint for growth
ABBOTSFORD – A sheaf of recommendations for creating a better business environment for BC producers…
Townhall looks to the future of agrivoltaics
OLIVER – Convincing farmers and others of the potential of harvesting solar power alongside agricultural…
Sumas flooding spurs call for action
A series of atmospheric rivers once again led to flooding across Sumas Prairie this past…
Milk testers remain on strike
One month after voting in favour of strike action, unionized milk testers in BC remain…
CFIA reports low honey adulteration
Honey ranked highly in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s product authenticity testing last year, with…
Goerzen wins dairy award
Well-known Chilliwack agriculturalist Walter Goerzen is the recipient of the BC Dairy Industry Achievement Award…
Organic growers hold conference
“Organic Solutions for a Complex World” was the theme as 250 participants from across BC,…
$15,000 available for Shuswap projects
Shuswap producers will have a chance to tap $15,000 worth of funding for watershed enhancement…
Breathing new life into historic ranches
CACHE CREEK – When the Hat Creek ranch came up for auction in August last…
Corn helps improve soil but fails grazing test
HEFFLEY CREEK – Growing corn has proven beneficial in regenerating the soil at Devick’s Ranch…
Food hub tips to support farmers
“Farmers are busy people,” according to a new guide for food hub operators, which provides…
Delta growers honoured
Delta Farmers Institute (DFI) held its 116th Farmers Ball on November 15 with producers young…
Province lacks reconciliation roadmap: ranchers
The lack of a clear roadmap to reconciliation with the province’s Indigenous peoples jeopardize a…
Federal budget kills Living Labs
The innovative Living Labs initiative that cultivated localized on-farm research will wind down if the…
BC Tree Fruits relaunch
This week marks the relaunch of BC Tree Fruits, following the sale of the brand…
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January 14, 2026
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