Agriculture

'They want Alberta': Premier Smith positions province as food and energy partner with Japan

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith returned Saturday from her visit to Asia to identify new opportunities for collaboration across Alberta's resource, agri-food and technology sectors. - READ: Premier Smi...

David Opinko Apr 26, 2025

Ag societies, facing tough economy, receive $7.4M boost from Alberta government

Alberta's seven regional agricultural societies are receiving a one-time cash injection of over $7 million to face challenging economic conditions and plan ahead. Lethbridge and District Exhibition, M...

David Opinko Apr 24, 2025

Research funding announced for Coaldale lettuce grower

Results Driven Agricultural Research (RDAR) has announced its latest funding recipient for agricultural research.The non-profit has announced a grant of $229,065 for Whole Leaf Ltd, an indoor, year-ro...

Apr 22, 2025

Farmers in St. Mary River Irrigation District allocated 50% more water for 2025

Agricultural producers in the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region can rejoice - more water will be available to you this growing season.The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) set its water allocati...

Apr 03, 2025

Host farms invited to sign up for Alberta Open Farm Days

Registration is now open for any place that wants to be a host farm for Alberta Open Farm Days. This year's edition is set for August 16 and 17. The weekend gives people a chance to visit farms and ra...

David Opinko Apr 01, 2025

Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs

OTTAWA - The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China. The federal agriculture department says in a news release that th...

David Opinko Mar 22, 2025

Alberta supporting waste reduction and biogas industry with updates to agriculture act

The Government of Alberta has proposed updates to the Agricultural Operations Practices Act, intended to help reduce waste, allow farmers to supplement fertilizer with organic materials and help attra...

David Opinko Mar 19, 2025

Agricultural Safety Week: Slow down and make a plan

This year, March 16-22 marks Agricultural Safety Week in Canada, an annual national event aimed at highlighting the importance of farm safety. "Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is a good time to remi...

Mar 19, 2025

Rotary Club announces $10,000 ag scholarship winners

Four young southern Albertans are getting some help on their way to their bright careers in agriculture.The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East has announced the winners of its Agricultural Scholarships, g...

Mar 15, 2025

Lethbridge pea protein plant gets $2.3 million to improve innovation

A multi-million dollar grant will help an agri-food processor in Lethbridge to continue to innovate in plant-based protein markets.Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has announced $2.3 million...

Mar 12, 2025