A new online tool developed at Lethbridge Polytechnic could help producers better understand how much water their crops are using throughout the growing season. Called Irrimap, the program measures evapotranspiration (ET), which combines water lost through evaporation from the soil surface and transpiration from growing plants. The information can be used to estimate crop water…
Water management continues to be top of mind for many producers across southern Alberta, and a new investment in irrigation research is intended to provide more information to help support on-farm decisions. Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) announced $500,000 in funding for irrigation research led by Dr. Willemijn Appels at Lethbridge Polytechnic. The funding is…
Alberta cattle producers looking to add new tools for herd, feed or water monitoring can now apply for funding through the province’s On-Farm Efficiency Program. Applications opened Sept. 23. The program, delivered through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), supports technology aimed at improving resource use, reducing waste and helping producers monitor day-to-day operations….
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is encouraged by the progress federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture have made toward strengthening Business Risk Management programs, including AgriStability, while welcoming the broader priorities outlined in the Halifax Statement that align with the needs of Alberta’s cattle producers. Released following the annual conference of FPT Ministers of…
A new pilot program aimed at strengthening rural veterinary services in Alberta will help connect veterinary students with livestock practices across the province. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Grant Program will invest $250,000 over two years to encourage veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in rural communities…
Consultations are now underway on the next five-year agricultural policy framework, targeted for implementation in 2028. Formally named the Next Policy Framework (NPF) by the Government of Canada, the NPF is a federal-provincial-territorial agreement that will shape programs and supports for Canada’s agriculture sector starting in 2028. It will take over from the 2023-2028 Sustainable…
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has increased the low yield allowance threshold for the 2025 crop year. This change means that when appraised crop yields fall below a set level, the appraisal can be reduced to zero. Thea djustment allows producers to use crops with low yield potential for livestock feed instead of harvesting them…
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