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Worried about drought impacting your agricultural operation this season?

The B.C. Drought Information Portal is your go-to source for up-to-date drought conditions across B.C.

Access interactive maps of current drought levels and monitoring information and get key insights to help you stay prepared.

Visit the portal today: https://droughtportal.gov.bc.ca/

Last chance to apply for the Agricultural Water Infrastructure Program! AWP Stream 3: Assessments, Engineering Studies or Plans.

Stream 3 funds assessments, engineering studies, or plans that:
💧Are required, often by law, before implementing on-ground infrastructure work.
💧Will enhance the understanding of the operational and developmental limitations to the water supplies in the regions and/or watersheds, which enable applicants to determine the appropriate type and scale of infrastructure required to achieve their project goals.
💧Will help ensure funding will be allocated to projects that will remain viable, valuable, and resilient into the future under predicted climate change scenarios.

Applications will close today at 4 PM PST!

Get your application in today by visiting iafbc.ca/awp

Welcome to the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s Market Readiness Series!

This series presents how-to guides that provide tips and best practices for B.C. agrifood and seafood businesses to expand marketing knowledge.

Today’s how-to-guide outlines How to Navigate Export Market Regulations and Requirements.

Ensure your products meet international standards and regulatory frameworks with a structured approach to export compliance. Learn to navigate Canadian and importing country requirements, manage essential documentation, and leverage trade agreements to facilitate seamless market entry.

Check out our full list of how-to guides: www2.gov.bc.ca/agriculture-seafood/market-readiness

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Have your say on future B.C. Agriculture and Food programs and services 🌱

The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food is asking B.C.’s industry associations and agricultural organizations, as well as B.C. producers and processors and other interested parties, to complete a short survey to help guide future programs and services.

Your input will help the Ministry better understand where support is needed most across the agriculture and food sector. The survey focuses on identifying priority areas for future programs and services, as well as gathering feedback on how funding programs are designed and delivered.

Survey details:
- Takes about 15 minutes to complete
- Deadline: Wednesday, June 10th
- Survey link: https://submit.digital.gov.bc.ca/app/form/submit?f=3fe4d6db-bc21-490e-a821-cb195e2fac20

Your participation is important. Your feedback helps inform what matters most to B.C.'s agriculture and food sector.

🌱 Do You Need a Nutrient Application Plan (NAP)?

A NAP is a technical plan that outlines how nutrients are applied to each field over the year.

✅ Benefits of a NAP:
• Optimize nutrient use
• Reduce fertilizer costs
• Maintain crop performance
• Support environmental stewardship

Learn More: https://ow.ly/RnmS50Z3RLs

Want to conserve moisture in your soil to lessen irrigation demands this season?

Check out our Drought Management Factsheet: Tillage, Residue Management and their Effect on Soil Moisture for practical tips on tillage and residue management that help keep moisture in your soil.

Find factsheet here:https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/agriculture-and-seafood/agricultural-land-and-environment/water/drought/665000-8_tillage_and_residue_management-drought_factsheet_no8.pdf

Pest Degree Days (PDD) and Spray Conditions (Delta-T) are now available on the BC AgriWeather website to help with pesticide application decision-making! 🌱

Simply select the station on the map and click on “View Data” to access the tools.

You can also “Pin this station” to create a shortcut to your favourite station(s) on the homepage. 📌

Go to BC AgriWeather: https://bcagriweather.ca

Exporting makes many businesses more profitable and sustainable in the long-run, and yours could be one of them.

If you need advice on market research, cross-border taxation, e-commerce, operations, logistics, and more, we can match you with a qualified professional to help get your business ready for new markets.

👉 exportnavigator.ca/tsp/

🔔Planning, Technical Assessments or Engineered Designs applications close May 22, 2026. You still have 2 days to submit your application - don't delay!

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