Estimation of food self-reliance in BC

(Abstract not available.)

In 2012, the Adaptation Risk & Opportunity Assessment project developed a series of reports that detailed how changes to the climate could impact agricultural commodities in key regions of BC.

The five snapshot reports, together with a provincial report (available as a full length report or executive summary) provided a baseline of potential impacts to agriculture in the province. They also detailed the risks and opportunities associated with those impacts and outlined actions for strengthening resilience to the impacts.

In 2012, the Adaptation Risk & Opportunity Assessment project developed a series of reports that detailed how changes to the climate could impact agricultural commodities in key regions of BC.

The five snapshot reports, together with a provincial report (available as a full length report or executive summary) provided a baseline of potential impacts to agriculture in the province. They also detailed the risks and opportunities associated with those impacts and outlined actions for strengthening resilience to the impacts.

(Abstract not available.)

cogeneration, bio-gas, biomass

In 2012 and 2013, the Farm Practices & Climate Change Adaptation research project studied the potential for six on-farm practices to reduce risk or increase resilience in a changing climate.

First, a framework was developed to evaluate the six selected practices. Then, information was collected from producers on 29 farms ranging in size, type and commodity. This data was used to assess the practices and to identify potential barriers to implementation or areas for further research.

In 2012 and 2013, the Farm Practices & Climate Change Adaptation research project studied the potential for six on-farm practices to reduce risk or increase resilience in a changing climate.

First, a framework was developed to evaluate the six selected practices. Then, information was collected from producers on 29 farms ranging in size, type and commodity. This data was used to assess the practices and to identify potential barriers to implementation or areas for further research.

foraging, management of pastures

(Abstract not available.)

Study of the nutrient content of diets consumed and performance of beef cows and calves grazing spruce and pine clearcuts in the southern interior rangelands of British Columbia.

Canadian Journal of Animal Science, volume 67, pages 919-928

beef cattle, bovins de boucherie dans, clearcuts, conduite des troupeaux en, daily gains, des zones de coupes, inutrition et rendement des, la colombie-britannique, nutrition, production, rases r6en-, semenc6es du centre-sud de, titre abr6g6, zones de coupes rases

Fatty acid (FA) composition of intramuscular fat (IMF) in M. Longissimus dorsi (LD) was measured in 72 steers from Angus (A), Charolais ?? Angus (CHA??A) and Holstein Argentine (HA) breeds. The steers were allotted to four dietary treatments of six animals each: T1, steers grazed on pasture; T2, steers supplemented with cracked corn grain (0.7% of live-weight) daily and free access to pasture; T3, steers supplemented with cracked corn grain (1% of live-weight) daily and free access to pasture; and T4, feedlot (concentrate based on corn, alfalfa hay and soybean meal without access to pasture). At slaughter weight, samples of LD at the 11th rib were used for intramuscular lipid analysis. The diet was shown to be more important than breed in determining FA composition. Pasture beef had higher percentages of saturated fatty acids (SFA), n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and lower percentages of IMF, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), n-6 PUFA and n-6/n-3 ratios than feedlot beef. HA beef presented lower percentages of SFA and more MUFA with a higher n-6/n-3 ratio than A and CHA??A. Comparing grass and feedlot beef the amounts of FA in muscle (mg/100 g) were, respectively 18:3 n-3 (44 vs. 11 mg), CLA (20 vs. 12 mg), 20:5 n-3 (20 vs. 11 mg), 22:5 n-5 (20 vs. 11 mg), 22:6 n-3 (12 vs. 6 mg) and n-3 PUFA (84 vs. 32 mg). Feedlot beef has more SFA (1372 vs. 1081 mg), MUFA (1574 vs. 1078 mg), PUFA (350 vs. 227 mg) and n-6 PUFA (318 vs.143 mg). ?? 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Meat Science, volume 79, issue 3, pages 500-508

beef, conjugated linoleic acid isomers (cla), fatty acids, intramuscular fat

This publication explores marketing alternatives for small-scale cattle ranchers who would like to add value to the beef they produce. Part One discusses methods to add value within the conventional marketing system, including retained ownership and cooperative marketing. Part Two introduces alternative marketing strategies, including niche markets for “natural,â€ù lean, and organic beef. Production considerations for pasture-fi nished beef are given special attention. A section on direct marketing focuses on connecting with consumers and developing a product. Processing and legal issues are also covered. This publication also provides information on developing prices for retail beef based on wholesale prices and desired mark-up, and for determining carcass value. A list of resources provides suggestions for further reading, contact information for several producers and marketers of “alternativeâ€ù beef, and Web pages of interest.

Building Blocks for economic development and analysis of the cattle ranching industry.

(Abstract not available.)

FarmCentre.com, pages 1-2

(Abstract not available.)

agreements, beneficial management practices, bmp, conservation, management practices, policy