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Economics of Saskatoon berry production : a ten-acre enterprise

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Diversification has become a common word in the agricultural industry, as producers are looking to add value to their business operations and improve their income. Fruit production on the prairies... More ≫

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Diversification has become a common word in the agricultural industry, as producers are looking to add value to their business operations and improve their income. Fruit production on the prairies is a diversification option that is gaining interest from new producers to the agricultural industry. A small fruit enterprise, or one combined with other farm operations, may be an alternative venture for some producers. This resource presents information to provide potential Saskatoon berry producers with an estimate of capital investment, and annual costs and returns for a ten-acre Saskatoon berry enterprise.

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Cost and return benchmarks for crops and forages : dryland

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The AgriProfit$ Business Analysis and Research Program collects information that is used to generate key cropping benchmarks for the major soil zones of Alberta. Annual benchmark reports enable... More ≫

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The AgriProfit$ Business Analysis and Research Program collects information that is used to generate key cropping benchmarks for the major soil zones of Alberta. Annual benchmark reports enable producers to compare their productive, economic and financial performance to similar farming operations locally and provincially. Benchmark analysis is the first step in identifying cropping strengths and weaknesses. These reports contain cost and return information, and farm level financial performance.

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