Alberta Farming

• Dry conditions result in early harvest in central Alberta

  This year's harvest is ahead of the five-year average and crops may finish earlier, as many producers saw less rain than in normal years.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
  
• Prairie farmers hope for ‘normal’ season after volatile couple of years

  Last year, inflationary pressures led to dramatic spikes in the cost of everything, leading some in the industry to dub 2022 as the most expensive crop year in history.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2023
  
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• Extreme wind causes concerns of soil erosion in Alberta agriculture industry

  Cycles of freezing and thawing combined with dry conditions and extreme wind is putting soil in parts of southern Alberta at risk of erosion.

  Environment

  Mar 3, 2023
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• Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm struggles to move produce after reopening in Sturgeon County

  Prairie Gardens outside of Edmonton continues to struggle after Sturgeon County places safety measures on operations. The farms is losing business and money.

  Cannabis

  Oct 21, 2022
• Unique pumpkin patch thriving in central Alberta: ‘Every year we add a little bit more’

  The pumpkins grown at Mill Tower Ranch near Ponoka are very unique, coming in not just all sizes and shapes — but also in unbelievable colours.

  Consumer

  Oct 20, 2022
• Sugar beet harvest underway in southern Alberta

  Sugar beets are one of the last crops to be harvested in southern Alberta. The process of getting them out of the ground is going well, but it has been a challenging season.

  Environment

  Oct 12, 2022
• Southern Alberta farmers optimistic heading into harvest

  Despite the summer's high temperatures, southern Alberta farmers are pleased so far with their crop yields.

  Features

  Aug 16, 2022
• Neighbours provide ‘awesome’ support for Calgary man’s urban farming business

  'They enjoy learning about what’s going on in the yard and they get interested in gardening and it’s just a big, happy growing system.'

  Features

  Aug 9, 2022
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• More than 100 farms preparing for kickoff of Alberta Open Farm Days

  Alberta Open Farm Days takes place over the weekend, Aug. 13-14, with more than 100 farms across Alberta participating.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2022
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• Alberta agriculture innovation hubs asking for additional provincial funds

  Agriculture innovation hubs across Alberta conduct research in pursuit of better farming practices, but some say a lack of provincial funding is restricting their capabilities.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2022