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Alberta producers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the current intake of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), delivered in the province by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). This intake covers two beneficial management practices: virtual fencing for rotational grazing, and soil testing and mapping for nitrogen management. RDAR says applications will be revied…

More rural and remote Alberta communities are set to gain access to high-speed internet through a new $24.8 million broadband investment. The funding is expected to connect 1,833 households across nine communities over the next several years. The governments of Alberta and Canada are jointly funding two broadband projects serving Buck Lake, Foremost, Grande Cache,…

An Alberta initiative bringing livestock producers and municipal leaders together is leading to stronger local relationships, say organizers. Over the past year, the Intensive Livestock Working Group’s (ILWG) Stock Talks initiative has created opportunities for producers and municipal representatives to discuss the opportunities, challenges and realities of modern livestock production. What began as a public…

Canadian beef exporters once again have access to the Dominican Republic market after the country lifted restrictions that have been in place for more than two decades. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced Sept. 11 that the Dominican Republic will allow imports of Canadian beef and beef products, including offal, from cattle of all…

Alberta producers will no longer need Water Act approvals for certain activities involving temporary water bodies and seasonal wetlands on private cropland under changes expected to take effect later this fall. The provincial government announced it will remove approval requirements for specified agricultural activities that affect ephemeral water bodies, as well as temporary and seasonal…

The federal government has announced changes to Canada’s capital cost allowance system that will allow businesses to deduct the full cost of more capital investments in the year they are purchased and put to use. Called the Productivity Mega Deduction, the measure expands the type of assets that qualify for immediate expensing, building on provisions…

Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sector is seeking a share of Canada’s push to attract new international investment as government and business leaders gather in Toronto this week. The inaugural Canada Investment Summit, taking place September 14 and 15, brings together Canadian leaders and approximately 100 global investors to discuss opportunities in major projects across the…