Two years after the BC Agrifood & Seafood Export Program launched, BC companies representing a multitude of sectors are increasing sales and accessing new international markets. Ethical Bean Coffee, a Vancouver-based Fair Trade Certified and organic coffee roaster,…

Lillooet was once the tomato capital. Today, ranching and forage crops dominate the local agricultural scene and the community is taking a closer look at agriculture’s future. Last fall, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District adopted an agricultural plan for…

Leaders and innovators from production agriculture and food processing sectors, regional governments and research organizations came together in April for the 2015 Showcase of BC Projects in Abbotsford. The event, held in conjunction with the IAF Annual General…

How can smaller players in the food industry assure their customers about the quality and safety of their products? Some are choosing Icicle, a cloud-based technology that helps food producers manage their food safety programs. “Icicle is a…

Weighing often more than 600kg, dairy cows can become victims of their own weight if they’re lying down too long after an injury or illness. Often referred to as “downer cows,” this phenomenon is considered a major welfare…

Precision agriculture isn’t just for cereal crops anymore. BC-based company, Semios is using wireless technology in orchards and vineyards to monitor pests and apply pheromones instead of commercial pesticides for crop protection. The system is a breakthrough for…