Alberta farmers will be able to rent water pumping equipment for half price, says an Alberta Agriculture News release
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The low water levels in dugouts and streams this spring prompted Alberta Agriculture officials to reduce the rental rate by half for the second year in a row to help farmers shore up their supply of water.
Last fall, dugout levels were below average and winter precipitation was well below normal across most of Alberta.
“I’ve spoken with Alberta farmers and they have expressed great concern about water levels throughout the province,” said provincial agriculture minister Shirley McClellan.
Producers can rent six or eight-inch aluminum pipe and pumps to fill dugouts from local water source.
