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Ministry of Agriculture

B.C. INVESTS $2 MILLION TO REPLANT TREE FRUIT ORCHARDS

May 23, 2012 – Agriculture Minister, Don McRae announces that the Province will invest $2 million to replant low-value tree fruit orchards in B.C. with high-demand varieties as part of the ministry's Agrifoods Strategy.  [News release]

 

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May 16, 2012

B.C. Beef Day celebrates industry’s economic sizzle

VICTORIA – Cuts of B.C. beef are on the menu at a barbecue outside Victoria’s Parliament Buildings today as the Province proclaims May 16, 2012 the third annual B.C. Beef Day.

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May 4, 2012

Fencing projects to protect motorists and livestock

VICTORIA – Approximately 100 km of fencing will be installed this year to prevent livestock from straying onto B.C. highways and railroads, as part of the Province’s $10-million highway and railroad livestock fencing plan.

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May 4, 2012

$1 million supports watersheds, sustainable fish populations

COMOX – The Province is providing further support for the BC Living Rivers Trust Fund with an injection of $1 million for their core programs.

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April 30, 2012

Green agriculture research gets a boost

LAKE COUNTRY – Producers will have the opportunity to increase their profits while benefiting the environment, thanks to a partnership between industry and the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.

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April 30, 2012

New Animal Health Act advances Agrifoods Strategy

VICTORIA – Proposed changes to the Animal Health Act will ensure B.C.’s reputation as a producer of safe and healthy foods and animals.

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April 30, 2012

Province, industry partner to boost agrifoods sector

VICTORIA – The Ministry of Agriculture is partnering with the BC Agriculture Council and industry leaders to find ways to improve competitiveness in the B.C. agrifoods and seafood sectors.

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