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Vancouver Island livestock farmers struggle as drought causes hay shortage across B.C.

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The province is stepping in to match hay producers in the American northwest with B.C. buyers to keep animals fed and not force farmers to slaughter early. Kori Sidaway reports.

“In general this year, our crops our down 30-40 per cent,” said Bryce Rashleigh with Saanichton Farm.

The dry fall and then long, cold spring meant grasses like hay didn’t get a chance to grow fully. The hay’s lack of growth has forced Parry Bay’s sheep from the pastures where they usually graze all summer, much earlier than usual.As a result of low hay yields and being forced to feed their sheep earlier than usual, the Buchanans are being forced to buy hay from elsewhere.

The province, in partnership with the BC Cattlemen’s Association, is building a list of hay growers, primarily in the American northwest, with the hopes of connecting them to BC buyers to prevent the sell-off of important livestock of all kinds.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.

 

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