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Alberta beekeepers hit by hard winter and COVID-19 restrictions

Alberta beekeepers hit by hard winter and COVID-19 restrictions

Alberta beekeepers could lose twice as many hives this year as they usually do, following a bad winter and impacts of COVID-19.
Sask. launches AgTech Growth Fund

Sask. launches AgTech Growth Fund

Applications are now being accepted for a new $1 million fund created by the Government of Saskatchewan to encourage development of agricultural technology.
Yukon flooded with mushroom pickers ignoring COVID-19 restrictions

Yukon flooded with mushroom pickers ignoring COVID-19 restrictions

At least one person has been fined as droves of people from outside Yukon enter the territory to illegally pick morel mushrooms on a First Nation’s land.

First Nations to push province on irrigation plans

Cumberland House Cree Nation Chief Rene Chaboyer wants a seat at the table after the province failed to consult him before announcing a $4 billion irrigation project earlier this month.
Young farmer-programmer pushes tech learning for rural-based kids

Young farmer-programmer pushes tech learning for rural-based kids

As a kid who can’t decide on his favourite computer language — Java, Python or Arduino — Luke Silinski doesn’t fit the stereotype of a rural-based farm kid.

Drainage demonstration projects announced, including a focus on potholes

Regina – In keeping with its recent water theme, the Government of Saskatchewan on July 20 announced a number of agricultural water management demonstrations across the province.
Province announces agricultural water management demos

Province announces agricultural water management demos

Glacier FarmMedia Discovery Farm (Langham), will host one of the projects
Seeds Canada amalgamation plan sidelines independent seed growers

Seeds Canada amalgamation plan sidelines independent seed growers

Opinion: National Farmers Union
Wild boar ag operations banned in Alberta county

Wild boar ag operations banned in Alberta county

Saskatchewan issues cited as one reason
Area crops rated in fair to good condition

Area crops rated in fair to good condition

Warm weather and rainfall this week continued to support crop development.