Category Archives: Agriculture
4-H clubs getting ready for Achievement Days
It is achievement day time for 4-H clubs in the Peace. Upcoming events include: The Grande Prairie 4-H Multi Club is holding Achievement Days Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7 at Evergreen Park. The ...
May 04, 2023
Several municipalities issue fire advisories
A fire restriction is in place in Birch Hills County. It prohibits the burning of large fuel loads like straw or brush piles.There is a fire advisory in place for the MD of Fairview. The MD says unatt...
Apr 27, 2023
Host farm registration for Alberta Open Farm Days closes April 30
Farms and ranches that want to be a part of Open Farm Days will need to register by the end of the month to participate in this year's festivities in August. The event is a two-day celebration of Albe...
Apr 27, 2023
Canadian farmers plan biggest wheat crop in more than two decades due to war in Ukraine
Canadian farmers are expecting to plant the largest wheat crop in more than two decades this year amid strong demand for wheat.Statistics Canada said Wednesday that farmers anticipate planting 23 mill...
Apr 26, 2023
Federal strike affecting grain inspections: Canadian Grain Commission
CALGARY, AB - The strike by Canada's largest public-sector union could harm farmers both in terms of money coming in and crops going out, agricultural organizations said Thursday.Among the striking me...
Apr 21, 2023
Ag. societies worried about proposed new CFIA rules on traceability
The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies says it has some concerns about proposed new traceability rules from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.These new rules would impact things like live...
Apr 20, 2023
Hines Creek hosting annual agriculture show Saturday
The 26th annual Clear Hills County Agricultural Trade Show is set for Saturday in Hines Creek.Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dave Shaw Memorial Complex.The day will also include a free pancake...
Apr 14, 2023
More than 40 per cent of Canadian farm operators to retire by 2033: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report says more than 40 per cent of farm operators will retire over the next decade, leaving Canada with a shortage.The report from the Royal Bank of Canada, Boston Consulting ...
Apr 10, 2023
UK envoy says new Pacific Rim trade deal quota can sidestep ongoing beef spat
OTTAWA - Britain's envoy to Canada says an uproar in the Prairies over an expanded trade deal could be overcome by ranchers rejigging their beef operations to meet U.K. standards.In an interview, Brit...
Apr 06, 2023
FarmCash advances now available
Farmers in the four western provinces can now receive their FarmCash advances.The program gives low-interest loans of up to $ 1 million with the first $ 250,000 interest-free. If the federal budget pa...
Apr 03, 2023