June 19, 2023 Newsletter
This is the 78th issue of our electronic news update.
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Allocation for Period A-185 |
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The allocation for Period A-185 (September 24 to November 18, 2023) was set by the Chicken Farmers of Canada Board of Directors on June 13, 2023 at 3.5 % above base as follows (in KG LIVE weight.)
Canada
Domestic: 289,175,828
Market Development: 7,456,581
Specialty (BC and ON): 2,294,491
Total: 298,926,900
MD as compared to domestic: 2.58%
Specialty as compared to domestic: 0.79%
British Columbia
Domestic: 39,903,620
Market Development:1,804,000
Specialty: 1,389,106
Total: 43,096,726
MD as compared to domestic: 4.52%
Specialty as compared to domestic: 3.48%
3.5% over base nationally yields +2.73% to BC under the current CFC allocation agreement, the the Atlantic Canada Safeguard agreement and eastern Canada recovery agreement for periods A-163 and A-164.
The pro-rata mainstream allotment for BC growers has been set at 105.14%
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BC Chief Veterinarian terminates indoor order
On June 15, 2023 the British Columbia (B.C.) Chief Veterinarian (CV) has terminated the general orders that a) required all quota-holding chicken and turkey producers to maintain their birds indoors and b) placed restrictions on the commingling of birds.
Producers no longer need to follow these requirements effective June 15, 2023.
These Orders were in place to combat the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the Province. The CV has deemed the Orders to be no longer necessary based on criteria that include the following:
• There have been no cases of HPAI in poultry in B.C. in the previous 30 days,
• There have been no cases of HPAI in poultry in western Canada in the previous 30 days,
• B.C.’s wild bird surveillance program is not detecting HPAI, and,
• South to north migration of wild birds is largely complete.
The CV may instate a new General Order at any time, should they deem it necessary to control HPAI.
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Annual BC Chicken Growers' Picnic |
The BC Chicken Growers' and Hatching Egg Producers' Picnic is scheduled for Wednesday July 5, 2023 rain or shine. For more information contact: office@bcchickengrowers.ca
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DEADLINE EXTENDED For Extreme Weather Preparedness
From May 23 to June 28, 2023, BC farmers can apply for a maximum of $35,000 (cost shared) to help address each of the following extreme weather conditions:
1. Wildfire
• FireSmart Critical Infrastructure Assessment (required, up to a max of $2,000 per applicant.)
• Farm Building Retrofits
• Critical farm structures upgrades
• Addressing vegetation and combustible materials
• Farm Structures Sprinkler Protection
2. Flood
• Planning, designing and building fill pad(s) for farm buildings
• Well protection
• Improved on-farm fuel storage
• Flood resilient storage for feed and other farm products
3. Extreme Heat
• Improved barn cooling systems
• Enhanced livestock watering to mitigate heat stress
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Agricultural Clean Technology Program
From June 1 to June 21, BC farmers can apply for funding to purchase and install clean technology or equipment upgrades. The program will provide $25,000 to $2 million per project. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will share the cost to a maximum of 40%, with the farmer contributing a minimum of 60% for projects in the following three areas:
1) Green energy and energy efficiency, such as:
- Energy-efficient heating systems for barns
- Energy-efficient heat pumps
2) Precision agriculture, for example:
- Technologies to reduce fertilizer use
3) Bioeconomy solutions to use ag waste to generate energy or bio-products including:
- Technologies to support improved manure management and processing
- Solutions that use agri-based products such as bioplastics
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Upcoming Deadlines
Period A-189 (November 19, 2023 – January 13 , 2024)
CFC Sets Allocation Tuesday, August 15 , 2023
Deadline to submit quota transfer papers: Friday August 4, 2023
Deadline to submit allocation paperwork: Monday August 14 , 2023 at NOON
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Broiler Quota Ads
For sale:
24 acre broiler farm in Armstrong, with 19,200 quota.
2 houses (house #1 has 4 bedrooms; house # 2 has 6 bedrooms which includes a 2 bedroom suite).
2 barns, shop and hay shed.
$5,500,000
For Sale: 5 acre broiler farm in Chillwack with 25,000 quota. $6,750,000. Contact Walt Braun
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