Farming Smarter

• Alberta farm researchers redefining agriculture to grow more potatoes, tackle weeds

  Alberta is Canada's largest potato producer but invasive weeds, wind erosion and other issues are plaguing yields. So, farm researchers are finding solutions.

  Science

  Jul 16, 2025
  
• Lethbridge Polytechnic researchers aim to reduce food waste

  Lethbridge Polytechnic researchers have spent years refining practices to ensure grains, potatoes and sugar beets are safely harvested, stored and transported to your table.

  Science

  Apr 30, 2025
  
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• 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, 2024
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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
• ‘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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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