Agriculture

House passes bill creating carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme

A private member's bill that would create specific carve-outs for farmers in Canada's carbon pricing scheme has passed in the House of Commons. The bill would exempt farmers from paying for emissions ...

Mar 30, 2023

$3.8 million announced for agricultural research projects in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Agricultural researchers in Lethbridge are receiving funding for a wide array of projects.The Agricultural Funding Consortium (AFC) has announced a total of $11.49 million in funding ...

Mar 29, 2023

Feds and province launch new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new $508 million partnership between the federal and provincial governments has been announced. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) will have funding...

David Opinko Mar 28, 2023

Made in Alberta labelling now available for local foods

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta has rolled out a new way of helping local companies in the agriculture and food sectors make their products stand out.Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation ...

Mar 23, 2023

McCain Foods plans to double its workforce in southern Alberta with $600 million expansion

COALDALE, AB - A major food processor in southern Alberta says it will double the size of its local workforce. McCain Foods has announced a $600 million expansion of its facility located east of Coald...

Mar 13, 2023

Agriculture Roundup: March 10, 2023

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Here is a roundup of some of the agricultural news happening in southern Alberta.Disputes over rising crop insuranceAlberta's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner says c...

Mar 10, 2023

Rotary Club of Lethbridge East announces winners of 2023 agricultural scholarships

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The winners of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East's 2023 $10,000 agricultural scholarship have been announced.At a gala on Thursday, March 2, 2023, three southern Alberta agriculture ...

Mar 03, 2023

Lethbridge County warns of potential soil erosion

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Officials at Lethbridge County are asking farmers to monitor their fields for signs of erosion.They say the region has been experiencing weather conditions in recent months tha...

Andrew Snook Mar 02, 2023

2023 AG Expo and North American Seed Fair in full swing at Exhibition Park

LETHBRIDGE, AB - One of the largest trade shows in Lethbridge has returned to the Lethbridge & District Exhibition grounds. The 2023 AG Expo and North American Seed Fair runs from February 28 to M...

Mar 01, 2023

Southern Albertan charged in connection to improper care, slaughter and sale of livestock

Note of caution: Some of the images contained in this article may be disturbing to some readers.WHEATLAND COUNTY, AB - The RCMP has apprehended a man on numerous charges related to livestock.In Novemb...

Mar 01, 2023