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Friday, June 21, 2024
Decision looms on British Columbia, Canada salmon farm licenses amid industry uncertainty
By the end of this month, Canada's Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is expected to decide on the renewal of 66 federal licenses for salmon farms in British Columbia (BC), a decision that could significantly impact an industry ...
Friday, May 24, 2024
Aquaculture suppliers in British Columbia, Canada, urge federal government for six-year salmon farm licence
Suppliers to the aquaculture industry in British Columbia (BC), Canada, have appealed to federal government ministers for a minimum six-year renewal of salmon farm licenses in the province, Fishfarmingexpert reported.
Friday, May 10, 2024
Canada's First Nations seek six-year licence renewal for salmon farming in British Columbia
Canada's First Nations that rely on salmon farming in their traditional territories in British Columbia have asked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to grant six-year renewals for farm licences due to expire next month.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Closure of fish farms in British Columbia, Canada blamed for lowest salmon harvest since 2000
The Canadian government's decision to close some fish farms in British Columbia has been identified as the primary cause behind the country's lowest salmon harvest since 2000, Fishfarmingexpert reported.
Friday, April 19, 2024
BC First Nations release scientific review of salmon farming in British Columbia, Canada
The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship, the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) and the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences (BC CAHS) have released a comprehensive review on the salmon farming industry in British Columbi ...
Friday, February 16, 2024
Canada's fisheries department accused of "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia
An Indigenous-led group in Canada is criticising what it says is the "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia by the country's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), as it called for a separation of its regulato ...
Monday, December 11, 2023
British Poultry Council's new report outlines vision for UK poultry production
In a bid to address critical issues shaping the landscape of food production in the United Kingdom, the British Poultry Council (BPC) has launched its latest report, titled "2024 and Beyond", which aims to foster a healthy context ...
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Egg farms in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada, hit by avian flu this fall
Seven egg farms in Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada, have been hit by an outbreak of avian flu.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Avian flu detected on British Columbia, Canada poultry farm, culls underway
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has detected avian flu on a commercial poultry farm located in Chilliwack city, British Columbia, Canada, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Monday, October 9, 2023
British Columbia, Canada aquaculture firms want government to deal with salmon farms fairly
Aquaculture technology companies and suppliers in British Columbia, Canada, including one that builds land-based rearing systems, are urging Canada's new Fisheries minister, Diane Lebouthillier, to take a "balanced" and science-ba ...
Monday, September 25, 2023
Wildfires, drought put British Columbia, Canada beef producers in precarious position
Beef producers in British Columbia, Canada, are dealing with the most destructive wildfire season in the province's history and are tallying their losses in terms of cattle and infrastructure such as fences, said an industry leader.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Drought, wild fires trouble cattle producers in British Columbia, Canada
Cattle producers in British Columbia, Canada, are coping with a significant drought this year that is severe and widespread across the entire province.
Friday, August 18, 2023
Canada's new Fisheries Minister urged to review salmon farming policy in British Columbia province
Diane Lebouthillier, Canada's recently appointed Fisheries Minister, is facing calls to review salmon farming policies in British Columbia province, Fish Farmer reported.
Monday, July 10, 2023
Akvafuture looks to apply for licences for closed barrier system salmon farm in British Columbia, Canada
A Norwegian company that claims to have fixed the problem of farmed salmon interacting with wild salmon — and sharing viruses and sea lice — hopes to soon apply for licences and tenures for its first closed barrier system salmon ...
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
British Egg Industry Council introduces updated code of practice
The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) has launched an updated version of the Lion Code, known as Version 8, aimed at incorporating the latest scientific and veterinary advice and industry expertise to the UK egg industry, Food Safety News ...

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