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Land use changes in Alberta [2011 to 2017]

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis.... More ≫

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis. Statistics on land use class are provided for Alberta as a whole and for each of the Land Use Framework regions. These reports will be used to assess future needs for policies to preserve and protect agricultural land in Alberta.

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"Making a comeback" : blackleg on canola

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This information sheet discusses the return of blackleg as a threat to canola crops. Blackleg is a disease of the cabbage family which had a significant impact on canola crops in the province in... More ≫

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This information sheet discusses the return of blackleg as a threat to canola crops. Blackleg is a disease of the cabbage family which had a significant impact on canola crops in the province in the 1980s and 1990s. The fact sheet provides some "quick facts" about blackleg and what steps can be taken to mitigate the spread and impact of the disease on canola crops.

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Protocols for the measurement of air temperature and relative humidity

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Air temperature and relative humidity are measured at climate monitoring stations operated by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. These standard operating procedures provide guidance for the... More ≫

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Air temperature and relative humidity are measured at climate monitoring stations operated by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. These standard operating procedures provide guidance for the measurement of air temperature and relative humidity at these stations.

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Fragmentation and conversion of agricultural land in Alberta : land-use framework reporting : background and methodology

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This information is intended to provide municipalities with information regarding the loss of agricultural land in their jurisdiction and to assist municipal planners and decision makers in... More ≫

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This information is intended to provide municipalities with information regarding the loss of agricultural land in their jurisdiction and to assist municipal planners and decision makers in meeting provincial expectations identified in land-use framework regional plans.

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Economic cost of Fusarium : farm-level and regional economic impact of Fusarium in Alberta [2018]

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Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a fungal disease that affects cereal crops, particularly wheat, barley, corn and oats. This study provides an overview of the possible economic impact of FHB... More ≫

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Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a fungal disease that affects cereal crops, particularly wheat, barley, corn and oats. This study provides an overview of the possible economic impact of FHB outbreaks at the farm-level and at regional and provincial levels. It is an overview, since various assumptions are used in view of the complexity of disease and data limitations. The study is an update of a previous, 2015 study.

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Agri-food statistics update : employment in agri-food industries

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The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries.... More ≫

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The Agri-Food Statistics Update is designed to provide users with commentary on current issues, trends and new developments related to agriculture and the food and beverage processing industries. Collected from a variety of sources, the Statistics and Data Development Unit monitors statistical indicators of agri-food activity for Alberta. Up-to-date statistics are supplemented with informative charts and diagrams. To gauge Alberta's performance, comparative data and information are often available for Canada and the provinces.

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Ministerial Order 014/2018 [Agriculture and Forestry]

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This ministerial order revokes ministerial orders 012/2018 and 013/2018.

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Alberta beef [2018]

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Information on Alberta's cattle and beef industries , including common breeds and feed, and bio-security, monitoring, food safety, and traceability practices.

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Commercial microgreens : food safety and third-party certifications

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Provides information with regard to food safety and microgreen production, including highlights of regulations at the municipal, provincial and federal levels which help create a unified platform... More ≫

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Provides information with regard to food safety and microgreen production, including highlights of regulations at the municipal, provincial and federal levels which help create a unified platform for businesses to produce safe products.

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Alberta agriculture industry - selected indicators

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Presenting highlights and charts on selected key indicators for Alberta's agriculture and food industries.

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