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Annual status of reforestation in Alberta report

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The Government of Alberta, through the Department of Agriculture and Forestry (AF), regulates forest management on the Crown Land of Alberta. Reforestation in Alberta is the responsibility, by... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta, through the Department of Agriculture and Forestry (AF), regulates forest management on the Crown Land of Alberta. Reforestation in Alberta is the responsibility, by law, of those who harvest trees on Crown Land. Companies that harvest trees are required to report the result of their reforestation activities to the government annually (by May 15). Reforestation activities and their associated results are audited annually by AF and this information is used to ensure that forestry activities are conducted in a sustainable manner and in compliance with legislation.

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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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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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Value of food exports

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Statistics on the province's agri-food exports, which includes edible food products, beverages, and animal feed. Edible food products refer to meats, milled and prepared cereals. Food exports do... More ≫

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Statistics on the province's agri-food exports, which includes edible food products, beverages, and animal feed. Edible food products refer to meats, milled and prepared cereals. Food exports do not include raw commodities (animals and crops) and inedible crude animal and plant products.

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Explained in brief : dairy farm income (#3)

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Using data from Alberta's annual Dairy Cost Study, this issue of "In Brief" looks at revenues and net income per hectolitre of milk production to help determine if dairy operations were better off... More ≫

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Using data from Alberta's annual Dairy Cost Study, this issue of "In Brief" looks at revenues and net income per hectolitre of milk production to help determine if dairy operations were better off in 2019 than in 1997.

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Explained in brief : Alberta’s dairy farms (#1)

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This In Brief about Alberta's dairy farm sector uses data from provincial dairy boards and agencies, along with data from the provincial Dairy Cost Study, to explore structural changes in the... More ≫

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This In Brief about Alberta's dairy farm sector uses data from provincial dairy boards and agencies, along with data from the provincial Dairy Cost Study, to explore structural changes in the dairy farming sector in Albert since 1997.

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Explained in brief : dairy feed costs (dairy #2)

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Using data compiled through Alberta's annual Dairy Cost Study, this issue of "In Brief" analyses the significance of feed costs in the overall cost of milk production in Alberta's dairy farm... More ≫

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Using data compiled through Alberta's annual Dairy Cost Study, this issue of "In Brief" analyses the significance of feed costs in the overall cost of milk production in Alberta's dairy farm sector from 1997 to 2019.

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Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees yearbook

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Listing of all Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees since the program's inception in 1951.

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Explained in brief : cannabis : state of the industry 2020

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Presents an overview of Alberta’s retail cannabis industry and Canadian cannabis production industry from October 2018 to August 2020.

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Explained in brief : Farm Cash Receipts (FCR) : state of the industry 2020

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Explains farm cash receipts and presents an overview of the growth in this measure in Alberta since 2000.

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