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The most recent B.C. Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin, released Thursday based on June 1 data, warned of "long-term, significant drought" unless there is substantial and sustained rainfall over the coming months.
The B.C. and federal governments implemented the AgriRecovery financial aid program in August for ranchers and farmers. But they have to pay upfront before submitting their applications for assistance. The National Farmers Union of Canada says the two governments should work to help those farmers who cannot afford it.
Unprecedented high temperatures and wildfires have hit British Columbia's agriculture sector hard this year.