The effects of the war are piling onto existing challenges for farmers across the province.
Randy Reay, 69, is a cattle rancher who lives near Jaffray, B.C., in the East Kootenay region.
He has raised cattle for slaughter his entire life and says that year after year, he’s watched his business become more financially demanding.
“We’re selling our beef products at [around] the same price we were five years ago,” Reay said. “The price of fuel has nearly doubled. The price of fertilizer has more than doubled. That puts a lot of pressure on us.”
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means Reay’s expenses will
