Country Life in BC

Province boosts risk management funding

February 19, 2019

There wasn’t much new in the February 19 provincial budget so far as the BC…

Vineyards escape cold damage

February 19, 2019

Orchards and vineyards appear to have weathered February’s cold snap, according to research scientists at…

Grading requirements changing

February 19, 2019

Ottawa is making further changes to grading standards for agricultural products, this time changing the…

Throne speech foregrounds land protection

February 13, 2019

BC’s legislature is back in session. Per tradition, the new sitting kicked off February 12…

Province offers greenhouse growers tax relief

February 13, 2019

While farms elsewhere in Canada have expressed concern about the implementation of carbon taxes, greenhouse…

Hazelnut growers await new production guide

February 13, 2019

BC hazelnut growers will soon be able to consult a guide that will help them…

Banner year as BC farm sales rise 57%

February 6, 2019

Sales of farm properties in BC rose 57% in 2018, according to the latest property…

Tax relief for livestock producers

February 6, 2019

Ottawa has approved 79 census subdivisions in BC for relief under the livestock tax deferral…

Hospital procurement program coming

February 6, 2019

A new program set to debut in the Okanagan will be a step towards fulfilling…

Blueberry growers told to buckle up

January 30, 2019

Blueberry growers across North America face significant headwinds, according to a key speaker at the…

Strong attendance at Pacific Agriculture Show, CannaTech West

January 30, 2019

Steady traffic made this year’s Pacific Agriculture Show at Tradex in Abbotsford another success, despite…

Province releases waste control regulation

January 30, 2019

The province has released its long-awaited Agriculture Waste Control Regulation, and growers across the province…

Microgreen grower attracts far-flung following

January 29, 2019

SALMON ARM – A different kind of hydroponic grow-op has set up shop in the…

Capital Region considers compensation cuts

January 29, 2019

VICTORIA – A backlash from farmers has stalled a proposal to amend the Capital Regional…

Growers pin hopes on Columbia River update

January 29, 2019

KELOWNA – Negotiations to update the 55-year-old Columbia River Treaty between Canada and the US…

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March 12, 2025

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The province is earmarking $55.2 million for production insurance in the provincial budget, announced this afternoon in Victoria. The boost in funding represents a 32.5% increase over last year as BC agriculture producers continue to face challenges with weather and wildfire impacts. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food will see a 10% increase in its overall operating budget, up from $130 million in 2024 to $143 million. The budget also noted the new premier's task force on agriculture and food economy is working on “short- and long-term solutions to help farmers find new markets in the face of tariff uncertainty.”

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BC agriculture leaders are mobilizing as the 25% tariff on Canadian exports to the US took effect today. Originally announced February 1 and paused for 30 days, these tariffs now threaten BC's $4.3 billion agriculture sector, which sends 82% of its exports to the US. Industry leaders like Paul Pryce of BC Blueberry Council are working with US counterparts, while BC Cattlemen's Kevin Boon sees opportunity in new markets, particularly in Asia. Tariff shock is our front page story this month, and we’ve posted it to our website.

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ABBOTSFORD – BC agriculture leaders are taking a strategic approach in response to the disruptive potential of a 25% tariff on Canada’s exports to the US. “It’s really bringing people together...

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About 60 growers, researchers, consultants, government and industry support staff attended the Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project's day-long meeting in Penticton on Friday. Project leader Kellie Garcia says discussions at the event will shape the project's 2025 priorities, the last year of the BC government-funded program. The afternoon saw a researcher, grower, government staff, consultant and industry association person at each table share their view on gaps, challenges, priorities, advocacy and industry support efforts, which is not commonly done at other association meetings. Growers highlighted needs such as a one-stop shop spot for extension, research and program access information, better knowledge transfer methods, accelerated approval for new products to help with climate adaptation, equal enforcement of regulations for all, and that revenue generation for the farmer should be the top consideration for any new program or #BCAgct.

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We were honoured to have international farm journalist Anna Klochko join our Country Life in BC team when she arrived in Vancouver from Ukraine in 2022. Anna went back to Ukraine last fall to be with family and continue to document how Russia's war on her country is impacting the agriculture sector there. Our loss is their gain. We stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇦 ... See MoreSee Less

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I am deeply grateful to the entire editorial team at Country Life in BC, the Association of Farm Writers of British Columbia, Canada, and everyone who has supported me personally and stood by my country in these difficult times. Your solidarity, along with the resilience of Ukrainian soldiers and ordinary citizens, gives me hope that one day, I will be filming and writing reports in a peaceful Ukraine—where agriculture thrives, and the word "war" has no place. 🙏🏻❤️🌾

Chilliwack's agricultural community is calling for restored access to Heritage Park, where only three of 41 major events last year were ag-related. The "Bring Agriculture Back to Chilliwack Heritage Park" group says Tourism Chilliwack has shifted away from the facility's original agricultural mandate since taking over management in 2012. Though a February meeting with city officials showed some promise, concerns remain that officials prioritize revenue over agricultural use. Ronda Payne covers the story in the March edition of Country Life in BC.

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Chilliwack group wants agriculture back at fairgrounds

CHILLIWACK – Agricultural groups want a halt to the long-term shift away from agriculture at Chilliwack Heritage Park, which the city promised to maintain for agricultural groups when it opened the�...

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True. The National Purebred Sheep Show and sale, the All Canada Classic, is hosted by a different province each year. When it comes to BC, we have foregone consideration of Chilliwack, as it has priced itself out of consideration. Those barns were built as an agricultural venue. Get back to your roots.

Tourism trumps ag all over this province. It’s nice to see this action being taken!

Bring the PNE to Chilliwack makes more sense and would push tourism