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Modeling and comparing whole crop harvesting systems

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Presents the results of a 1997 examination of harvest methods to assess their suitability for whole-crop harvesting. The project examined the performance of a relatively new harvest technique... More ≫

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Presents the results of a 1997 examination of harvest methods to assess their suitability for whole-crop harvesting. The project examined the performance of a relatively new harvest technique known as the stripper header. Five methods of harvesting, including the stripper header, were then examined for their ability to efficiently collect and process grain, chaff and straw. Costs and revenues for each method were determined, and a net harvest product value was determined for each system by subtracting the total operating costs from the value of the commodities produced. In general, it appears that the economics of the system improves as the amount of processing in the field is reduced.

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Next agricultural policy framework : what we heard report : virtual consultations and on-line engagement June 11, 2021 through July 02, 2021

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture... More ≫

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture sector. This document summarizes the feedback received during a series of stakeholder roundtables and a public on-line survey that were held to garner public input into a new five-year pan-Canadian policy framework, expected to be in place by the spring 2021.

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Best practice guide : the preparation for and verification of conservation cropping projects at reasonable level of assurance

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The purpose of this best practice guide is to provide the parties involved in creating compliance-quality conservation cropping offset credits (that is, participating farmers, project developers... More ≫

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The purpose of this best practice guide is to provide the parties involved in creating compliance-quality conservation cropping offset credits (that is, participating farmers, project developers and verifiers) with guidance on: GHG quantification considerations for agricultural offset projects/conservation cropping projects; general risks and data-related risks in conservation cropping projects; data integrity and controls to manage risks in conservation cropping projects; and sufficient and appropriate documentation and evidence for conservation cropping projects.

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Commercial vegetable production on the prairies

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This manual provides a comprehensive resource and reference tool for both new and experienced producers a all scales of commercial vegetable production on the Prairies.

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Summary report Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project : 2018–2020 supplement

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine... More ≫

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine if wide-spread adoption of environmental beneficial management practices would improve water quality at the watershed scale, as well as to develop the Alberta Phosphorus Management Tool. This report supplements the previously published 2013–2017 Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project progress report by summarizing the results and progress of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project from 2018–2020.

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Next agricultural policy framework : Phase 2 — What we heard report

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture... More ≫

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The pan-Canadian agricultural policy framework is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative that supports strategic programs that support the development of Alberta's and Canada's agriculture sector. This document summarizes the feedback received during a series of stakeholder roundtables and a public on-line survey that were held to garner public input into a new five-year pan-Canadian policy framework, expected to be in place by the spring 2022.

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Farmers' Advocate Office annual report

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The Farmers' Advocate Office serves as a resource for Alberta farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners, and works to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized,... More ≫

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The Farmers' Advocate Office serves as a resource for Alberta farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners, and works to ensure that the rights and interests of rural Albertans are recognized, understood, and protected. The annual reports contains financial information of the Office and highlights some of the key activities of and issues facing the Office during the fiscal year.

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Industrial hemp production in Canada

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This report provides an update on industrial hemp production area licensed by Health Canada and processing industry development prospects in Alberta and Canada to 2011.

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Status report : implementing agricultural strategies in the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (2014 – 2024)

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (2014 – 2024) has 122 strategies supporting eight key economic, social and environmental outcomes. As a means of assessing the progress made towards achieving... More ≫

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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (2014 – 2024) has 122 strategies supporting eight key economic, social and environmental outcomes. As a means of assessing the progress made towards achieving the outcomes, various core and additional indicators are identified and regularly monitored, evaluated and reported on. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation implements and annually reports on agriculture-specific and agriculture-supported strategies. This report compiles implementation status of these strategies up to the end of 2021.

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Direct marketing profits : business performance tools in an Alberta cheese production & marketing enterprise

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a start up cheese production and marketing enterprise. This information was generated by a group of cheese... More ≫

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This factsheet provides specialized economic information on establishing and operating a start up cheese production and marketing enterprise. This information was generated by a group of cheese processors who arrived at a consensus of opinion on investment, production, marketing requirements, costs and revenues associated with developing a viable cheese enterprise.

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