Alberta agriculture

• Southern Alberta crops decimated by heat: ‘There’s virtually nothing there’

  Alberta announced Friday a joint AgriRecovery program between the province and the feds will be initiated to support prairie producers affected by the drought.

  Economy

  Jul 16
• Alberta entrepreneur upcycles brewery waste twice

  The brewing process has a by-product -- spent grain -- which usually ends up being composted or in the landfill.

  Consumer

  Jun 29
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• McCain Foods moves toward regenerative agriculture practices

  McCain has taken a stand in regenerative agriculture, a ecosystem-based approach to improving soil, yields and reducing synthetic inputs.

  Consumer

  Jun 25
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• ‘Trying to make the agriculture world a better place’: AgTech advancements improve farm efficiency, safety

  Fifth-generation farmer, Sterling Hilton said producers often don't get the credit they deserve - especially when it comes to being environmentally conscious.

  Canada

  Jun 22
• Alberta farmers see cost of fertilizer jump as grain prices rise

  When it comes to growing a crop, a lot more goes into it than sunshine and rain. Fertilizer is used in all types of crop production, and this year, the cost has jumped way up.

  Canada

  Jun 1
• Alberta entrepreneur turns peas into cocktails while supporting agriculture industry

  Faaiza Ramji's new creation is called "Don't call me Sweet Pea," and the first batch is ready for distribution in the coming weeks.

  Canada

  May 28
• Dry soil conditions in southeast Alberta continue to be a concern, despite recent rainfall

  Data released by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry as of May 10 shows pockets around Calgary are facing one-in-25 year lows when compared to long-term normals.

  Environment

  May 25
• SACPA discusses challenges facing Alberta agriculture sector amid COVID-19 pandemic

  The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs is focusing on challenges facing the agriculture sector because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including a labour shortage.

  Economy

  Apr 15
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• Southern Alberta farmers look to soil moisture levels as spring seeding nears

  This March, farmers in southern Alberta are seeing above-normal temperatures and significantly less snowfall than normal. That has farmers in the area eager to get in the field.

  Weather

  Mar 16
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• Alberta hopes to attract investment through irrigation expansion projects

  "This act essentially enables the largest single time investment in irrigation to be become a reality," said Minister of Agriculture Devin Dreeshen.

  Economy

  Mar 12