Farming Smarter

• Wet spring helped fend off harsh summer drought for Alberta farmers

  A cold and dry winter set the stage for a challenging summer, but rain in May and June helped alleviate many concerns for some farmers.

  Environment

  Aug 27
  
• 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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• ‘Farming Smarter’ conference in Lethbridge highlights innovation in agriculture

  Southern Alberta farmers have come together for this year's Farming Smarter conference, taking in some of the latest research on management and agronomy.

  Science

  Feb 16, 2023
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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
• Farming experts say moisture in Lethbridge area offering some relief from wind erosion

  Dry and windy conditions in the Lethbridge area have been posing some challenges for the county and area farmers.

  Weather

  May 20, 2022
• Southern Alberta farmers battle surge in grasshoppers: ‘They’ve been really bad’

  Right now, a big obstacle facing those in southern Alberta's agriculture industry is the infestation of grasshoppers.

  Economy

  Jul 13, 2021
• Alberta agriculture experts sounding alarm over research cuts

  Farming Smarter is wondering why there isn't passionate concern when it comes to cuts made to agriculture industry research, made by the UCP government in 2020.

  Politics

  Mar 1, 2021
• Southern Alberta agriculture event showcases the latest in farming technology

  Southern Albertan farmers held an event called Open Farm Day Saturday to inform the public just far how far the industry has come.

  Tech

  Aug 18, 2019
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• Communication training aims to bridge gap between farmers and consumers

  The average consumer doesn't know a lot about how their food is produced and the agriculture industry is working to change that.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2019
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• Weed-scouting app showcased at Farming Smarter event

  A weed-scouting app designed to help agronomists properly identify weeds was showcased at a Farming Smarter event in Lethbridge on Thursday.

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2018