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Rural economic development action plan : an economic pathway for rural Alberta

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The Government of Alberta, seeking ways to ensure the province’s rural economy continues to flourish, created a Rural Economic Development Task Force in early 2014. This action plan, a result of... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta, seeking ways to ensure the province’s rural economy continues to flourish, created a Rural Economic Development Task Force in early 2014. This action plan, a result of the task force’s work, outlines the steps that governments, industries, businesses and communities can take to increase economic development capacity, improve on the current suite of initiatives and orchestrate new opportunities to enable rural Alberta’s continued success.were asked for their input on rural economic development strategies, conditions for success and their ideas for innovation.

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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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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 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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Economics of change for beef operations

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Highlights some of the key findings of an economic analysis of north and central Alberta beef operations over the past 10 years, including the durability of the industry and opportunities for... More ≫

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Highlights some of the key findings of an economic analysis of north and central Alberta beef operations over the past 10 years, including the durability of the industry and opportunities for profit driven change. Key drivers supporting the "economics of change" are farm-level financial strengths and potential for herd cost reductions through integrated herd and grazing systems.

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The economics of sugar beet production in Alberta

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The Economics Branch of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) have been monitoring sugar beet production costs and returns since the early 1970's. This program is a valuable source of... More ≫

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The Economics Branch of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) have been monitoring sugar beet production costs and returns since the early 1970's. This program is a valuable source of information on benchmarks (averages) for sugar beets grown in Alberta. Results from these studies have been used for several purposes including policy and program development for the sugar beet industry. It has also been helpful to growers in managing their business as well as to the sugar beet board in price negotiations. The objectives of this publication are: To develop production costs and returns for sugar beet production in Alberta. To assist sugar beet growers with farm budgeting and planning. To analyze economies of scale; machine use and input/output relationships for sugar beet.

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Drylot backgrounding of feeder cattle : economic & productive performance

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Technical bulletins research specific areas of interest to provide a better understanding of cropping issues that may affect or influence Alberta producers. They also provide Alberta producers... More ≫

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Technical bulletins research specific areas of interest to provide a better understanding of cropping issues that may affect or influence Alberta producers. They also provide Alberta producers with an additional tool to evaluate business performance along with production, management, and technology options.

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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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Dairy cost study : the economics of milk production in Alberta, 2009

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Tracks the costs and returns information on milk production in Alberta and serves as a valuable benchmarking tool for dairy producers as well as other dairy industry partners.

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Dairy cost study : the economics of milk production in Alberta, 2010

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Tracks the costs and returns information on milk production in Alberta and serves as a valuable benchmarking tool for dairy producers as well as other dairy industry partners.

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