Apple growers consider marketing commission
Growers will meet in Kelowna on April 12 for another round of discussion to consider…
Labour shortage has abattoirs hogtied
SALMON ARM – A lack of skilled workers is squeezing meat processing capacity in BC,…
Tree fruit growers struggle to source plants
KELOWNA – Weather challenges and growing demand over the past two years mean some tender…
Pilot program bridges the extension gap for Gulf Island farmers
MAYNE ISLAND – Hedgerow Farm and Deacon Vale Farm on Mayne Island opened their gates…
Chicken growers on watch for avian influenza
ABBOTSFORD – With pandemic restrictions lifting and demand for chicken stabilizing, BC poultry producers are…
There is a future for BC’s apple industry
NARAMATA — The new president of the BC Fruit Growers Association is a life-long farmer…
Raspberry replant funding boost
The province has committed an additional $300,000 to extend the raspberry replant program for a…
Co-ops’ importance highlighted
Governance, investment for growth and development, accessing institutional markets, and land management were among the…
New farm building codes
The new model building codes for farm buildings have finally been released. Technical experts in…
Broader tolerance for culls
Potatoes will be included in the next phase of a federal review of grading standards…
Vet shortage persists
High veterinary school tuition costs and competition for spots pose challenges for students and producers.…
Investment intentions dip
Weaker spending in the horticulture sector is forecast to result in lower spending in the…
Small-scale producers voice concerns
An industry survey by the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association has identified access to slaughter as…
Tractor training highlights safety
Two years of public health protocols have emphasized our obligations not only to ourselves but…
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