Environmental concerns raised by Alberta conservation groups over irrigation expansion project within rural municipality
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Saskatchewan farmer uses tile drainage to manage water
A pilot project underway near Outlook is examining aspects of tile drainage in conjunction with irrigation
The integration of both irrigation and tile drainage results in higher yields, water efficiency, improved soils and less nutrient runoff, says one producer.
Irrigation capacity questioned
Some wonder if there’s enough water to expand irrigation; Sask. government says yes
Some are highly skeptical that Canada could massively expand irrigation in Saskatchewan and Alberta so that 10 per cent of Canada’s farmland is irrigated.
Conservation groups enter grazing lease debate
Five Alberta groups ask for halt of proposed project to convert native grasslands to irrigation
The Municipal District of Taber in southern Alberta remains at a political crossroads, weighing the interests of generating revenue for public services with conserving native grasslands.
Petition launched over grazing lease controversy
Battle for grazing and irrigated land continues for rural residents of southern Alberta municipality
Battle continues between the need for generation of tax revenue from irrigation and the preservation of native grasslands in southern Alberta rural municipality.
Irrigation expansion urged in Western Canada
Investor report says 10 per cent of Canada’s farmland could be irrigated
An asset management and investment fund says irrigated farmland is a significant opportunity for Canada to boost productivity and gross domestic product.
VIDEO: Potato video highlights importance of water conservation
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.
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
