The B.C. government is now better equipped to manage and respond to animal diseases as a result of the Animal Health Act and associated regulations coming into force.

British Columbia greenhouse operators are advised that applications for the 2015 greenhouse carbon tax relief grant are available until March 23, 2015.

British Columbia’s agri-food industry is receiving $2.5 million for 27 new projects supporting new trial crops, and the development of new agricultural products and practices.

B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issued the following statement today in response the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) implementation of a primary control zone to help prevent the spread of avian influenza:

The Ministry of Agriculture today announced an agreement with Vancouver Island University to research the Mazzaella japonica harvest for the 2014 season. Mazzaella japonica was inadvertently introduced to B.C. waters in the early 1900’s.

Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick announced today that 12 commissioners and six vice chairs have been appointed to the Agricultural Land Commission’s (ALC) six regional panels, and that all panel vacancies are now filled.

The Ministry of Agriculture published a summary document on the recently completed consultation on potential changes to regulations within the Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALCA).