Funding Opportunities
The Beneficial Management Practices Program (BMP) is an on-farm cost-share incentive program to assist farm and ranch operations in mitigating the risks identified in their associated Environmental Farm Plan (EFP).
Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program
The Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program (AWP) aims to increase adoption of efficient irrigation infrastructure and improve agricultural water supply and management in British Columbia.
Environmental Farm Plan
Farmers who have an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) are serious about learning how to reduce agriculture’s impact on the environment. Many EFP participants enjoy increased efficiency, profitability and new customers as a result of increased environmental sustainability.
Industry Reports
An Opportunities Assessment for the BC Grape and Wine Industry
Vineyards and wineries in British Columbia are currently facing an existential crisis that hasn’t been seen since the 1990s. In recent years, a combination of grapevine virus and volatile and extreme climatic conditions have resulted in both a reduction in crop yields and significant crop losses.
BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food: Grape Gap Analysis
This Grape Gap Analysis report addresses the urgent need for replanting in the BC wine grape industry following significant crop losses due to environmental factors and disease.
BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food: Replant Recommendations & Guidelines
This report outlines comprehensive replanting guidelines and recommendations for the BC wine grape industry under the Enhanced Replant Program. The program, announced in March 2024, allocates $23 million to support grape growers in replacing existing acreage with climate-resilient varieties that produce in-demand premium fruit.
Crop Assessments
Annual Crop Assessment: 2023 Vintage
An analysis of varietal tonnage and prices of grapes grown on the British Columbia mainland and used in the production of wine in the 2023 vintage.
Historic Crop Assessments
Links to Annual Crop Assessments dating back to January 2012 available for your review.
Acreage Reports
2022 BC Wine Grape Acreage Report
This report is to be used to predict shortages or surpluses of future grapes, and as a planning tool for research project funding, marketing, and vineyard or winery investments.
Historic Acreage Reports
Links to Annual Acreage Reports dating back to 2014 available for your review.
Industry Reports
An Opportunities Assessment for the BC Grape and Wine Industry
Vineyards and wineries in British Columbia are currently facing an existential crisis that hasn’t been seen since the 1990s. In recent years, a combination of grapevine virus and volatile and extreme climatic conditions have resulted in both a reduction in crop yields and significant crop losses.
BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food: Grape Gap Analysis
This Grape Gap Analysis report addresses the urgent need for replanting in the BC wine grape industry following significant crop losses due to environmental factors and disease.
BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food: Replant Recommendations & Guidelines
This report outlines comprehensive replanting guidelines and recommendations for the BC wine grape industry under the Enhanced Replant Program. The program, announced in March 2024, allocates $23 million to support grape growers in replacing existing acreage with climate-resilient varieties that produce in-demand premium fruit.
Crop Assessments
Annual Crop Assessment: 2023 Vintage
An analysis of varietal tonnage and prices of grapes grown on the British Columbia mainland and used in the production of wine in the 2023 vintage.
Historic Crop Assessments
Links to Annual Crop Assessments dating back to January 2012 available for your review.
Acreage Reports
2022 BC Wine Grape Acreage Report
This report is to be used to predict shortages or surpluses of future grapes, and as a planning tool for research project funding, marketing, and vineyard or winery investments.
Historic Acreage Reports
Links to Annual Acreage Reports dating back to 2014 available for your review.