Alberta agriculture
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Southern Alberta farmers optimistic heading into harvestDespite the summer's high temperatures, southern Alberta farmers are pleased so far with their crop yields.FeaturesAug 16
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‘We need inches of rain to recover’: Alberta ranchers and farmers desperate for a downpourAlberta's heat wave and lack of rain is killing crops and farmland across parts of the province. The stress on ranchers and farmers desperate for rain is taking its toll.EnvironmentAug 15
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More than 100 farms preparing for kickoff of Alberta Open Farm DaysAlberta Open Farm Days takes place over the weekend, Aug. 13-14, with more than 100 farms across Alberta participating.CanadaAug 9
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Alberta agriculture innovation hubs asking for additional provincial fundsAgriculture innovation hubs across Alberta conduct research in pursuit of better farming practices, but some say a lack of provincial funding is restricting their capabilities.PoliticsJul 26
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Alberta high school shortlisted in global environmental contestIt's the only North American school to be shortlisted by T4 Education, a global advocacy group, in its World's Best School Prize for Environmental Action contest.EnvironmentJul 3
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New project brings ‘desperately needed’ indoor farming to Calgary TowerAgriplay Ventures hopes to bring its system that grows fruits and veggies indoors to other downtown buildings in Calgary.EnvironmentJun 28
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Alberta fights new labelling on ground meatThe Alberta government is calling the new Health Canada labelling on ground meat “scientifically baseless” saying it will drive up prices and hurt producers.ConsumerJun 13
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Potato chip manufacturer eyes Airdrie for new plantSuper-Pufft manufactures snacks like potato chips, popcorn and extruded snacks for store private labels across 20 different countries.CanadaMay 17
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Experts say high mortality rate in Alberta honey bees this yearBeekeepers in Alberta are seeing high losses among bee colonies. Experts say it could be caused by a number of factors including weather and parasites.EconomyMay 12
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Risk to human health ‘extremely low’ after avian flu detected: Alberta agriculture ministerHorner said his government is helping the CFIA with its investigation through testing and mapping.EconomyApr 12
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