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Economic development in rural Alberta plan

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The Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) is a series of key strategies and measurable actions to ensure rural Albertans have economic opportunities where they live. The EDRAP is... More ≫

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The Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan (EDRAP) is a series of key strategies and measurable actions to ensure rural Albertans have economic opportunities where they live. The EDRAP is intended to support rural Albertans economic developments efforts that are innovative, contribute to diversification and promote sustainable, long-term growth.

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Clubroot and energy & utility developments

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Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease that affects crops in the cruciferous family by significantly reducing yield and quality. Clubroot was first identified in canola crops in Alberta in 2003.... More ≫

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Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease that affects crops in the cruciferous family by significantly reducing yield and quality. Clubroot was first identified in canola crops in Alberta in 2003. In this fact sheet, find out about clubroot regulations, prevention strategies, and how clubroot spread impacts energy and utility developments.

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Explained in brief : Alberta's canola trade options

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Provides results from an analysis of export market diversification potential and processing of Alberta's and Canada's canola, and identifies specific Asian markets for Canada’s canola export.

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Alberta trade in beef and live cattle : a five-year perspective

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of beef and live cattle. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of beef and live cattle. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also provided. This detailed information is presented in the form of statistical tables, figures and highlights.

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The economics of beekeeping in Alberta

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Provides detailed information on the economics of beekeeping in Alberta, specifically for honey production and pollination during the 2011 production year. Information presented in this report can... More ≫

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Provides detailed information on the economics of beekeeping in Alberta, specifically for honey production and pollination during the 2011 production year. Information presented in this report can be used for several purposes including preparation of feasibility studies, program evaluation and policy development for the honey/pollination industry. It can also assist individual study participants to compare their costs and returns with the group averages, to better develop and manage their operations.

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Economic feasibility of anaerobic digesters

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The typical simple payback for a biogas plant may be about seven years as long as the existing government incentive program is available and biogas energy is produced continuously without... More ≫

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The typical simple payback for a biogas plant may be about seven years as long as the existing government incentive program is available and biogas energy is produced continuously without interruption except for scheduled regular maintenance. Some experiences in North America show that biogas energy production is often interrupted due to unforeseen maintenance and process related issues. Even though anaerobic digestion is a century-old process, the adaptation of this process successfully on the commercial scale for producing energy is still evolving. Frequent interruptions in the process show that the technology and process related knowledge still have room to improve. Despite these drawbacks, the potential for carbon trading and increased consumer awareness regarding practicing environmentally sound and sustainable agricultural production methods will certainly add to the benefits of continuing to work with this technology.

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Alberta trade in pork and live hogs : a five-year perspective, 1999 to 2003

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of pork and live hogs. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also provided.... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to provide a five-year trend analysis of Alberta exports and imports of pork and live hogs. Selected comparative data for Canada and the provinces are also provided. This information is presented in the form of statistical tables, figures and highlights.

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The economics of production and marketing of greenhouse crops in Alberta

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The report details the blended or weighted average data from growers who provided their information. The report can assist growers in making profitable management decisions. In addition, it serves... More ≫

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The report details the blended or weighted average data from growers who provided their information. The report can assist growers in making profitable management decisions. In addition, it serves as a guide to government when developing and evaluating programs and policies for industry. New producers can also use the information to increase their understanding of greenhouse production costs and returns in Alberta.

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Economic cost of Clubroot : the potential economic impact of Clubroot with shorter rotations

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This report is an economic assessment of the potential impact to Alberta farmers if Clubroot continues to spread. Three scenarios are developed: a baseline scenario that assumes Clubroot does not... More ≫

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This report is an economic assessment of the potential impact to Alberta farmers if Clubroot continues to spread. Three scenarios are developed: a baseline scenario that assumes Clubroot does not become an issue, and two scenarios that model potential Clubroot outbreaks due to shorter rotations. These two scenarios assume that over a 12 year crop rotation, the disease gradually develops until it reaches levels that reduce canola yields by 35% and 75%, respectively. The net economic impact could vary from $16 to $76 per acre during the mid and late stages of the 12 year rotation. The one-in-two year rotation has a significantly higher economic loss, assuming the disease prevalence assumption is realized.

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Economic thresholds for insects attacking oilseeds

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Many economic thresholds for insects attacking oilseed crops currently in use are nominal (i.e. unsupported by research). Some economic thresholds have been developed for major pests attacking... More ≫

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Many economic thresholds for insects attacking oilseed crops currently in use are nominal (i.e. unsupported by research). Some economic thresholds have been developed for major pests attacking crops in Western Canada. The following data have been compiled from various sources, including the guidelines published by the Western Committee on Crop Pests, and indicate the economic threshold recommendations being made.

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