Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation

Alberta’s Crop Diversification Centre North (CDC North) is celebrating 75 years of agricultural research, marking a milestone for a facility that has played a role in crop health, disease monitoring, and applied research since the 1950s. Located north of Edmonton, the site began as a tree nursery in 1951 and has expanded over the decades…

Alberta is rolling out new measures to get a handle on wild boar, an invasive species that continues to cause serious damage across rural areas. The province has introduced and opened applications for the new Wild Boar On-Farm Exit Program, which supports farmers and landowners who want to remove wild boars or transition out of…

Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson has received a new mandate from Premier Danielle Smith — and at the heart of it is a clear directive to put “Alberta Agriculture First.” The Premier’s early October mandate letter tasks Sigurdson with introducing new legislation to reduce red tape, strengthen the competitiveness of Alberta producers, and…

The Government of Alberta is gathering input on the potential inclusion of agricultural plastics in a provincial regulatory framework. The initiative, led by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas alongside Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, seeks feedback on: Since 2019, Alberta Agriculture and irrigation has funded the Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! pilot program for grain bags and…

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has increased the low yield allowance threshold for the 2025 crop year. This change means that when appraised crop yields fall below a set level, the appraisal can be reduced to zero. Thea djustment allows producers to use crops with low yield potential for livestock feed instead of harvesting them…

Cleanfarms has officially announced the final winners of the 2024-2025 Great Twine Round-Up, a province-wide initiative recognizing Alberta farmers and 4-H clubs for their efforts in collecting and recycling used agricultural baler twine. Over the seven-month campaign, which concluded on May 31, the contest drew entries from participants across Alberta. An estimated 16,500 kilograms of…

Alberta is marking the 75th anniversary of its Rat Control Program, a long-standing initiative aimed at preventing the establishment of rat populations in the province. The program, which began in 1950, was designed to address the risks associated with rats, including property damage and the potential spread of disease. Alberta remains one of the few…