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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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Ecological sites of the Lower Foothills subregion. Fourth approximation

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The Lower Foothills Natural Subregion occupies a broad northwest-to-southeast belt between the Bow River Valley to the south and Grande Prairie to the north, with outliers in the Swan Hills and... More ≫

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The Lower Foothills Natural Subregion occupies a broad northwest-to-southeast belt between the Bow River Valley to the south and Grande Prairie to the north, with outliers in the Swan Hills and Pelican Mountains to the east, and the Saddle Hills to the north. This guide represents the analysis of 2120 plots described in the Lower Foothills subregion, representing 119 community types. These community types were described in 15 ecological sites. The dominant plant species, canopy cover, soils and environmental conditions are outlined for each type. Included in this approximation is a crosswalk table to the Alberta Wetland Classification System (AWCS), new soil type descriptions and successional changes on harvested deciduous community types.

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Circular economy

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Looks at the work done by the Agriculture and Forestry's Bio-industrial Opportunities (BIO) Section to support a "circular economy" in Alberta's agri-food process industry, where the efficient use... More ≫

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Looks at the work done by the Agriculture and Forestry's Bio-industrial Opportunities (BIO) Section to support a "circular economy" in Alberta's agri-food process industry, where the efficient use of resources is maximized and waste is reduced, recycled, and reused for additional purposes.

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Ministerial Order 002/2021 [Agriculture and Forestry]

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This Ministerial Order makes the Egg Farmers of Alberta Plan Amendment Regulation (Alberta Regulation 30/2021).

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Ministerial Order 003/2021 [Agriculture and Forestry]

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This Ministerial Order makes the Animal Protection (Expiry Date Extension) Amendment Regulation (Alberta Regulation 31/2021).

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Forest management herbicide reference manual [2021]

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role... More ≫

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The purpose of this manual is to ensure Forestry Division personnel and industry: are familiar with current Crown land/forest management herbicide use regulations and policies; take an active role in ensuring herbicide use on Crown land is in accordance with policies and requirements; recognize obvious and important violations of provincial legislation governing herbicide use on crown land; are comfortable performing basic herbicide inspections; and are aware of incident reporting mechanisms and follow-up.

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Agricultural Operation Practices Act red tape reduction review : regulation amendments

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural... More ≫

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation and Standards and Administration Regulation.

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Ministerial Order 055/2020 [Agriculture and Forestry]

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This Ministerial Order makes the Alfalfa Seed Plan Amendment Regulation (Alberta Regulation 302/2020).

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Ministerial Order 053/2020 [Agriculture and Forestry]

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This Ministerial Order makes the Alberta Hatching Egg Plan Amendment Regulation (Alberta Regulation 291/2020).

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AOPA red tape reduction regulatory review : what we heard report

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This document summarizes the feedback received from the Agricultural Operation Practices Act Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review engagement sessions held in September 2020.

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