‘Container’ hydroponic farms give fresh veggies all year
Inside a 10’x40′ all season ‘farm’ – $205,000 CDN from thegrowcer.ca...
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Category: Agriculture
Rodents, shelterbelts, chipping trees concern Stettler County
The County of Stettler Agriculture Service Board (ASB) heard that farmers and residents in the municipality are interested in planting trees and want more information about how to do it. The topic was discussed at the Feb. 22...
Read MoreCrop insurance costs rise, but not as much as reported, Ag minister says
Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner was joined by Emmet Hanrahan, vice president of product innovation at Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, for a roundtable discussion with rural media outlets on...
Read MoreWheatland County explores hydrogen market, gets report
Wheatland County is continuing to explore options regarding the local hydrogen market and received a report from Navigatio Capital during the Feb. 21 regular meeting of council. Markus Lehmann, speaking on behalf of Navigatio...
Read MoreSask rural councils and producers want support of cattle industry
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), along with member RMs, said in a press release Thursday that they are concerned for the future of livestock producers operating in the province due to veterinarian...
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Millet is a sustainable, nutritious alternative grain
Dr. Raju Soolanayakanahally(Submitted) Millet, a sustainably grown, nutritiously dense grain with...
Read MoreFeds “miss the point” about what irrigation can do says Bow River MP Shields
The gears of government continue to move forward as discussion once again occured within the House of Commons, this time with a focus on agriculture. Martin Shields, MP for Alberta Bow River, rose in the House on Feb. 16 to...
Read MoreBow River MP Shields reflects on agriculture in 2022
Many people were aware of the more down to earth events that affected the agricultural industry last year, such beginning off with a drought. However, not everybody would be aware of some of the things that are affecting the...
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BC hosts first ‘Agro Connect’ conference in Dawson Creek
Tables full of local farmers and agriculture specialists filled the tables at the first ever Agro...
Read MoreNorthern Sunrise County ‘strong advocate’ for all business
Northern Sunrise County (NSC), AB continues to be a strong advocate for attraction of entrepreneurs and businesses to their community. Council has made huge strides in recent years, trying to help small businesses grow and...
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