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Agriculture

Agriculture

Avian Influenza cases increasing in BC

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that birds at eight commercial poultry farms in the Fraser Valley and two small flocks in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Regional District of Mount Waddington have tested positive for the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus bringing the total to 16 confirmed cases since Oct. 20, 2023.

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Animal health program helping B.C. farmers prepare for avian influenza risk

B.C. poultry farmers are being supported with new planning and preparedness strategies and stronger biosecurity measures on their farms.

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Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds

Invasive species and noxious weeds are non-native plant species that are highly adaptable, difficult to control, grow aggressively and out-compete our local plants and cultivated crops. Learn More...

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BC, Canada Help Farmers with Climate Adaptation & Drought

B.C. farmers and ranchers can better prepare for and mitigate impacts of climate change, while continuing to support the province’s food security and a sustainable environment through funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

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New! Access to Feed Program

To help farmers and producers get hay and feed, the ministry is funding a new Access to Feed program that will be delivered in partnership with the BC Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA).

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Public Notice – Stage 1 Water Restrictions - Eagle Rock & Larkin Local Area Service

Stage 1 Water Restrictions come into effect Monday, July 24, 2023, for all Eagle Rock and Larkin Local Area Service residents. Full Details on Stage 1 Water Restrictions can be found here.  Most lawns only need water once per week to remain healthy. Lawns naturally brown and go dormant with minimal water when it is hot and recover when the weather cools. The restrictions apply to all domestic customers – residential, commercial, and industrial. Customers using a watering...

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B.C. working with partners to support agriculture producers

The Province is working in collaboration with partners in the agricultural community, as well as with other levels of government, to support B.C. farmers and ranchers as they face serious effects from wildfire and drought. “Supporting our agriculture producers is top of mind for me and I have been in touch and continue to speak with farmers and ranchers about the challenges they are facing,” said Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food. “Our staff are in regular contact...

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Investment Agriculture Foundation - Funding Opportunities

The Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program will help the sector in adapting to climate change by providing incentives for the sector to invest in water infrastructure for adaptation.

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BC Helps Farmers Prepare for Extreme Weather

Farmers and ranchers are being supported with a new round of funding to help strengthen their resilience to wildfires, flooding and extreme heat, and mitigate future climate impacts.

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Stork’s Bill (Erodium cicutarium)

Stork’s Bill can compete with agricultural crops for moisture and nutrients and may also cause livestock poisoning. It can also be a host for plant diseases and grows aggressively. The plant is considered drought tolerant.

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