Agriculture

Unpaid oil and gas taxes: Statement from Minister Schulz

Minister of Municipal Affairs Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement Tuesday evening regarding unpaid taxes owed to municipalities from oil and gas companies operating in Alberta:"We are aware ...

Mar 08, 2023

Southern Albertan charged in connection to improper care, slaughter and sale of livestock

WHEATLAND COUNTY, AB - The RCMP has apprehended a man on numerous charges related to livestock.In November 2022, the Alberta Agriculture Inspections and Investigation Section, RCMP Livestock Investiga...

Mar 02, 2023

Drysdales named 2023 County of Grande Prairie Farm Family of the Year

Ken and Sherry Drysdale and family are the 2023 County of Grande Prairie Farm Family of the Year. They farm 4,500 acres of grains and oilseed along with grass seed near Highway 43X, northwest of Grand...

Mar 01, 2023

Alberta to give 12 per cent tax credit to agri-processing companies investing in province this spring

The provincial government is attracting investment to the province through the agri-buisness processing industry.In the Budget 2023 there will be a 12 per cent tax credit that's non-refundable to grow...

Feb 08, 2023

New Alberta tax credit for agri-processing coming this spring

Alberta is introducing a new agri-processing tax credit that the government says will keep our province's competitive advantage, bring investment and diversify the economy.Agriculture and Irrigation M...

Feb 07, 2023

Cash advance applications now open

Agricultural producers across western Canada are now able to apply for up to $1 million FarmCash advance. AAFC increased the interest-free portion from $100,000 to a $250,000 last June due to rising c...

Feb 01, 2023

Three Peace region producers named to Alberta Pulse Growers Commission Board

The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission has announced its new board and chair. Shane Strydhorst of Neerlandia was elected to the role of Chair following last week's AGM. Peace Region pulse growers on the...

Feb 01, 2023

Poultry farmers allowed late participation in AgriStability

Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner has issued a statement on late participation in AgriStability for the 2022 year for poultry producers not currently signed up. In response to...

Feb 01, 2023

Province grants over $700,000 to three regional agriculture societies

Three facilities within the County of Grande Prairie are receiving funding for improvements thanks to the Alberta government.Finance Minister and Grande Prairie Wapiti MLA Travis Toews recently presen...

Jan 30, 2023

Sexsmith producer becomes head of Alberta Wheat Commission

The Alberta Wheat Commission has wrapped up its final Annual General Meeting by returning a Sexsmith area farmer as Board Chair.Greg Sears will head up the organizations as it works towards an amalgam...

Jan 27, 2023