Potato Growers of Alberta release the third of a five-part video series, highlighting the potato industry’s efficient use of water to tend to their acres producing the high-value crop during drought conditions.
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Irrigation districts grow renewal power footprint
Solar arrays a viable option for orphaned well sites littering Alberta landscape
Irrican Power in Alberta helping generate tens of millions of dollars for two southern Alberta irrigation districts through various renewable energy projects that add to the province’s power grid
Farming Smarter plans winter tour Down Under
The tour that the research association is planning to Australia and New Zealnd follows a successful trip to Brazil
Farming Smarter is planning to Australia and New Zealnd follows a successful trip to Brazil
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
ReinCloud 3 app introduced to improve irrigation management
Reinke Manufacturing updates its software for farm managers
Reinke Manufacturing, an irrigation systems company, introduced its first cloud computing software, ReinCloud, in 2016. In late March the company unveiled the latest update to that system, ReinCloud 3. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android systems.
Automated variable rate system helps irrigators get it right
InteliRain is like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but for irrigation farmers — getting their fields “just right” for water distribution.
Alberta irrigators put power of the sun to work
An early adopter of using solar power to operate irrigation equipment says after several years, he’s convinced the system is a win for farmers.
Irrigation season arrives for thirsty Alberta crops
The St. Mary River Irrigation District announces water allocation of 12 inches this year, providing certainty as seeding begins
The largest irrigation district in Canada is giving growers certainty heading into the spring planting season.
A seeding season of uncertainty ahead in U.S. trade
Tariffs have caused seeding uncertainty, but the diversity of irrigated agriculture lessens dependence on commodity exports
As farmers begin to seed Alberta’s 1.5 million acres of irrigated land this growing season, it is full steam ahead regardless of the uncertainty of the trade wars ahead.
Saskatchewan irrigation project gets environmental assessment
Findings from the Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project assessment will go to the Saskatchewan environment ministry
The planned Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project in Saskatchewan will undergo a provincial environmental assessment.
