BC Agriculture

• Avian flu outbreak has now reached 52 B.C. farms

  The highly-transmissible virus spread rapidly after Oct. 20, primarily impacting farmers in the Fraser Valley, according to B.C.'s Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

  Environment

  Dec 14, 2023
  
• B.C. man wins big in U.S. with one-tonne pumpkin named ‘Mama’

  Dave Chan says "a lot of good science" went into his victory on Saturday in the National Pumpkin Weigh Off, where Mama weighed in at 1,003 kilograms, or 2,212 pounds.

  Environment

  Oct 3, 2023
  
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• ‘Survivor piggy’ Poomba eats airdropped granola bars, outlasts B.C. wildfire

  Keramia Lawrie said firefighters have been visiting Poomba to feed her apples and more granola bars, and to keep her hydrated amid the smoke and heat.

  Fire

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Amid drought, B.C. launches ‘dating service’ connecting feed with farmers

  Earlier this year, the BC Cattlemen's Association said some farmers were being forced to sell their animals early, or cull them, due to a shortage of hay and an increase in costs. 

  Environment

  Jul 26, 2023
• ‘Not normal’: B.C. farmers, crops, livestock feeling the impacts of drought

  As of Thursday, four of the province's 34 water basins were in Level 5 drought conditions: Fort Nelson, the Bulkley Valley, West Vancouver Island and East Vancouver Island.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2023
• Food security: B.C. launches $20M-flood mitigation fund for the Fraser Valley

  Agriculture Minister Pam Alexis says climate change is expected to bring more frequent flooding to "the biggest agricultural growing region" in B.C.

  Environment

  Jun 20, 2023
• B.C. agricultural export terminal to double capacity with $23M in federal cash

  The funds will allow the company to add a new three-track rail spur, new container lifts, new railcar pushers and new conveyer belt systems and bagging equipment.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2023
• B.C. invests $200M in food security and access to affordable, local food

  The B.C. government has announced it is investing in food security, including new programs to strengthen the province's food supply chain and expand local food production.

  Economy

  Mar 7, 2023
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• B.C. Christmas tree supply chopped by drought, decline in growers

  Larry Whitehead, director of the B.C. Christmas Tree Association, said some have estimated the shortage to be between 100,000 and 500,000 trees.

  Environment

  Nov 18, 2022
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• B.C. agriculture minister says sector is recovering well on flooding anniversary

  About 630,000 chickens, 420 cattle and 12,000 hogs died in the Sumas Prairie as the rain and flooding inundated homes, barns and farmland.

  Politics

  Nov 8, 2022