Agriculture

GP Wapiti MLA says drought has already led to policy changes, more help coming

The MLA for GP-Wapiti calls the current conditions for farmers and ranchers "a really significant drought."Travis Toews says what makes this drought unique is that is happening across the west."I'm he...

Aug 04, 2021

Fire advisories in place for Grande Prairie, Peace River Forest Areas

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry says a fire advisory is once again in effect for the Grande Prairie Forest Area.Current permits remain valid and new ones will be issued on a case-by-case basis. Any b...

Jul 28, 2021

County of Grande Prairie Council hoping agricultural disaster declaration makes federal/provincial governments take notice

A member of County of Grande Prairie Council says Monday's declaration of an agricultural disaster is meant to show the severe effects of the drought.Councillor and Ag. Service Board chair Corey Beck ...

Jul 27, 2021

County of Grande Prairie declares agricultural disaster

The drought conditions have led the County of Grande Prairie council to declare an agricultural disaster.The County says in a news release the dry conditions have reduced yields and that this is the f...

Jul 26, 2021

Latest report shows under 20% of Peace Region crop in good condition

The July 13 Alberta crop report says 18.1 per cent of the crop in the Peace Country was in good or excellent condition as of that date. That compares to 65.8 per cent as of June 28.That time period co...

Jul 20, 2021

Dawson Creek Exhibition & Stampede back in 2021

August 11 will be a big day in the Mile 0 City.That will mark Day 1 of the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede. It will run August 11 to 15. The event is going ahead this year after being cancelled l...

Jul 18, 2021

Crops almost devastated says Peace Region producer

The chair of Grain Growers of Canada says "it is almost devastating what we are seeing" in this year's crop.Valhalla farmer Andre Harpe says the recent record high temperatures surpassing 40 degrees h...

Jul 16, 2021

Diversifying Alberta agriculture through hemp fibre processing

DRAYTON VALLEY, AB. - The Alberta government is underscoring its focus on building a strong agriculture section, with an eye to creating jobs and attracting investment in value-added processing.To tha...

Jul 09, 2021

Opposition parties pushing for help for farmers dealing with drought

Opposition parties are calling on governments to help farmers dealing with drought.Alberta NDP agriculture critic Heather Sweet has written to Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen asking t...

Jul 09, 2021

Crops drying out before record-breaking heat says provincial report

The province's latest crop report says dry weather was already taking a toll on crops before the record-breaking heat last week.The report dated June 28 says 65.8 per cent of the crops in this area we...

Jul 06, 2021