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Originally published March 10, 2024 on The Conversation By Saeed Rahman and Natalie Slawinski Organizations in the food and agriculture sector have been looking to nature for inspiration to improve soil health, maintain water quality and foster local food security in the places where they operate. The evidence is clear that our current food and agriculture systems are
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Position: Organic Agronomist Reporting to: Executive Director Location: Peace Region, AB (or willing to travel) Terms: Contract – Full-time (will consider part-time), two-year contract with potential for extension Start Date: Flexible (preferred April, 2024) Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 Organic Alberta: Organic Alberta’s mission is to represent, support and grow Alberta’s entire organic industry. We
Laura Telford with Manitoba Agriculture says organic growers may some make alterations to their spring seeding plans. Photo: iStock/Getty Images Originally published March 1, 2024 on OrganicBiz By Glen Hallick With much of the Canadian Prairies mired in dry conditions, exacerbated by this winter’s lack of snow, organic grain farmers could adjust their plans for
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The Agricultural Financial Services Corp. is looking for a diverse group of cow-calf producers across Alberta covering a broad range of feeding styles to provide input on how to improve AgriStability. | File photo Originally published February 29, 2024 on Western Producer By Jeff Melchior Agricultural Financial Services Corp. says new initiative will allow ranchers
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The continued health of the dairy industry will depend on its ability to show consumers its dedication to sustainability, environmental responsibility and economics. Because its competitors will certainly do so. | File photo Originally published February 29, 2024 on Western Producer By Kristy Nudds A dairy product made via fermentation processes has become the first of
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The status of India’s import tariff on yellow peas has caused uncertainty for markets this season. | File photo Originally published February 29, 2024 on Western Producer By Becky Zimmer Producers urged to pay closer attention to the rest of the world because their global market clout is not what it once was Canada is
Alberta will no longer allow such [wind and solar] projects on Class 1 and 2 land unless they can demonstrate crops and/or livestock can co-exist with them, said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. | Getty Images Originally published February 29, 2024 on Western Producer By Doug Ferguson CALGARY – The Alberta government will take an agriculture-first
Matthew Johnson from Volatus Aerospace discusses the role of drones in agriculture. Photo: Don Norman Originally published February 29, 2024 on Alberta Farmer Express Glacier FarmMedia – Any farmer can get into the drone game, according to Matthew Johnson, vice-president at Volatus Aerospace. And with the current price of a minidrone, with its functionality and ease of use, he
As we revise and update the Canadian Organic Standards, we want to make sure the standards reflect the needs and practices of Canadian organic producers. If you are an organic or ecological producer (certified or not), we invite you to complete our surveys. Please feel free to forward to other people who might be interested. The Ruminant &
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