Reading Time: 3 minutes Alberta farm marketing organizations are applauding the Province of Alberta for new amendments eliminating redundant paperwork-intensive regulations for agriculture marketing boards and commissions.
Province streamlines rules for ag marketing and commissions boards
Producer groups on board with ‘red tape cutting’ measure removing redundant regulations from foundational document
CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.
Digestate can now be stored and applied as an organic fertilizer
Offers a lower-cost nutrient feedstock for organic producers, says Alberta Agriculture
Reading Time: 3 minutes Amendments to Alberta’s Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) now permit digestate and “select organic material” from non-agricultural businesses to be stored or composted in manure storage facilities before being applied to land.
Mid-June rain a ‘godsend’ but forage growers manage expectations
Rain was plentiful in some areas — spotty in others
Reading Time: 4 minutes Although chunks of Alberta got some major rainfall the weekend of July 21-22, the jury’s still out on whether it will make a difference to what has so far been a mediocre year for hay.
Agriculture students learn farm machinery operation risk-free with tech
Northwestern Polytechnic uses computerized simulator to even playing field for less-experienced students
Reading Time: 3 minutes Students at Northwestern Polytechnic are using technology to enhance their education, utilizing farm equipment simulators for a hands-on experience without having to leave the classroom.
Farmer’s need clarity in farm program materials
Farmers are less likely to turn to agricultural programs meant to help them if those programs are frustrating to navigate
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian farmers are less likely to turn to agricultural programs meant to help them, like business risk management or on-farm funding, if those programs are frustrating to navigate.
New crop insurer policy enables easier startup for faba beans
AFSC ‘normals’ updated to reflect growing production in Alberta
Reading Time: 4 minutes Agriculture Financial Services Corporation updated its normals for faba beans, which may open the door for more Canadian producers to feel comfortable growing the pulse crop in the future.
Farmers snubbed on rising grocery prices, say advocates
Grocery prices have been rising, but the money going into farmer bank accounts hasn’t followed suit, National Farmers Union says
Reading Time: 2 minutes Grocery prices have been rising in Canada, but the money going into farmer bank accounts hasn’t followed suit, the National Farmers Union says.
New bee health product receives federal approval
Hops provide the key ingredient for a new bee immunity tool approved for beekeeper use in Canada
Hops provide the key ingredient for a new bee immunity tool approved for beekeeper use in Canada by Health Canada.
Kiwi startup promises methane vaccine for cattle
New Zealand company in running for investment in emission-reducing treatment for livestock
A New Zealand biotech startup says it has a vaccine that can dramatically lower methane emissions from livestock.
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