Spallumcheen farmers organize to combat armyworm infestation
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The pest hasn’t typically been seen in the area and the government is still looking for answers. Continue reading
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Fast-acting rabbit virus confirmed in downtown Vancouver, blamed for several pet deaths
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of rabbit hemorrhagic disease at a downtown apartment building. Continue reading
‘Times are tough’: farmers’ net income in Canada nearly slashed in half in 2018
By Allison Bamford Digital Broadcast Journalist
Saskatchewan farmers say times are tough, after a Statistics Canada report shows farmers’ net income across the country dropped 45 per cent in 2018. Continue reading
Virus that can kill rabbits in just 1 day returns to Vancouver Island
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease does not affect humans or other animals, but is both lethal and highly infectious among rabbits. Continue reading
Montreal bakery Pâtisserie Internationale recalls all food products
MAPAQ is advising patrons not to consume food products that were sold at the bakery through March 11 because they were prepared and packaged in an unsafe manner. Continue reading
Clubroot prevalence jumps in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan government said clubroot has now been detected in 43 canola fields in the province. Continue reading
Program aims to improve coexistence between Okanagan farmers and wildlife
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
A barn in Okanagan Falls, B.C., was the meeting place on Wednesday for farmers and a provincial program about wildlife management. Continue reading
Clubroot detected in 37 Saskatchewan canola fields
Clubroot, which causes the premature death of some plants, has been detected in 37 northern Saskatchewan canola fields. Continue reading
Police say cow slaughter caught on video in Ontario town not animal cruelty case
Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture says it has also launched an investigation into the incident. Continue reading
Saskatchewan producers spicing up agriculture with a dash of diversity
By 2019, the global spice market is projected to be worth more than $10 billion — and a small segment of Saskatchewan producers are helping to contribute to worldwide demand. Continue reading