Decade-long implementation of Insect Monitoring and Spore Trapping Program has netted positive results for Potato Growers of Alberta in its fight against late blight.
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Program helps Alberta potato growers fight late blight
Spore-trapping program has positive reputation across North America for saving on input costs in potato industry
University of Saskatchewan launches Introductory Agriculture certificate program
A new University of Saskatchewan program is aimed at students or professionals looking for a base of Prairie agricultural knowledge.
Alberta looks for agricultural plastic management input
Survey intended to help shape future policy for agriculture plastics management in the province
Alberta provincial government giving agriculture industry a say through survey in shaping future plastics management
Agri-business and farms front and centre for Alberta’s Open Farm Days
The program provides year-round support for farms and agritourism businesses wanting to serve as a host site
Open Farm Days continues to enjoy success in its 14th year running, as Alberta farms and agri-businesses were showcased to increase awareness on how food gets to the dinner plate.
Lethbridge Polytechnic receives research grant
The five-year, $1.75 million federal grant will be used for controlled environment agriculture
Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship has had its Technology Access Centre grant renewed from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada for $1.75 million over five years
Agriculture journalism’s forefather remembered
Ron McCullough’s influence dates back to the birth of the Canadian Farm Writers Federation 70 years ago in Edmonton
Ron McCullough’s influence dates back to the birth of the Canadian Farm Writers Federation 70 years ago in Edmonton
Agriculture awareness work lands high honour
The woman behind the Irvine Agricultural Discovery Centre is one of the new recipients of the Alberta Order of Excellence
Raising awareness about the importance of the agriculture industry has always been a passion for Nichole Neubauer.
Southern Alta. agronomist takes the world stage
Global Farmer Network features hundreds of agricultural specialists from 69 countries who work to amplify the farmer’s voice
It’s important for agricultural producers to be at the table when policy is decided, not only nationally but also internationally.
Alberta research group digs into potato research
Farming Smarter embarks on second growing season of potato research to support the multibillion-dollar industry
Farming Smarter embarks on second growing season of potato research to support the multibillion-dollar industry
Agriculture well represented in Alberta Order of Excellence
Silver screen westerns and increased agriculture awareness keys to induction decision by council
The world of agriculture will be recognized at the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2025.
