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NEWS

Drought results in record low water flows

November 28, 2018 byTom Walker

VANDERHOOF – Producers in the Northwest and Central Interior of BC hope snowfall this winter will help recharge local aquifers. While most regions are recovering from the extremely dry conditions of early October, the improvement comes after surface water dropped to some of the lowest levels in living memory. “Stream levels were at near-historic lows,” …

Tour builds trust between foodies, farmers

November 28, 2018 byJackie Pearase

GRINDROD – A farm tour aimed at food influencers did more than open eyes, it changed minds. A group including chefs, food bloggers, nutritionists and dietitians toured three North Okanagan farms October 23 with agriculture industry representatives for a behind-the-scenes look at the farms. The tour was a chance to taste local products and ask …

ALC crippled while province mulls revitalization

October 29, 2018 byPeter Mitham

DELTA – Victoria has left the Agricultural Land Commission short of commissioners needed to assess applications while it awaits a report on how to revitalize the province’s protected farmland. Provincial legislation requires the ALC to have at least “at least 13 individuals … knowledgeable in matters relating to agriculture, land use planning, local government or …

Vole control in blueberries

April 30, 2018 byRonda Payne

LANGLEY – Vole, mouse, shrew or mole: researcher Sofi Hindmarch wants to help blueberry growers better understand the rodents in their fields to help them reduce the volume and cost of rodenticides and improve the health of their plants. A project co-ordinator with the Fraser Valley Conservancy, Hindmarch’s work with barn owls and other raptors …

Poultry growers adjust to reduced antibiotic use

October 29, 2018 byPeter Mitham

ABBOTSFORD – Approximately 60,000 chickens roam Ray Nickel’s four-level barn in Abbotsford. The environment in the facility is computer-controlled, with air flow and temperature closely monitored to ensure the birds are comfortable and – more important – healthy. Close quarters mean that if one bird gets sick, all are vulnerable. To further reduce the risk …

Meat processing review fails to meet expectations

October 29, 2018 byTom Walker

MERRITT – First it dodged half the province by cancelling a week of scheduled meetings in June and now it’s squandering the chance to show leadership and help the BC meat processing industry move forward. The legislature’s Select Standing Committee on Agriculture, Fish and Food has delivered its final report, making no definitive recommendations on …

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