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Stettler County council hopes a disaster declaration prompts governments ‘to advocate for assistance and support for an agriculture industry battling drought in Alberta.’

Stettler County council hopes a disaster declaration prompts governments ‘to advocate for assistance and support for an agriculture industry battling drought in Alberta.’

The Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District made repairs to the lining of a canal that had been leaking for several years. But it was discovered more leaks had been created by the repair work.

A new report from ATB Economics suggest that Alberta farmers came out ahead last year despite skyrocketing operating costs, supply chain issues and growing conditions that were less than ideal.

The Canadian agriculture industry is headed for a shortfall of operators and labourers, and those left are getting older, according to a report published by RBC.

Farmers and producers in Alberta will have to pay more for crop insurance this year.

Snowfalls have been few and far between and Stephen Vandervalk, who grows malt barley, believes its the sign of another dry growing season to come.

Many farmers are leaving the fields this season feeling disappointed with their harvest.

Canadian agricultural organizations disagree on how to approach federal goals for 30 percent lower greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizers by 2030.

The recent rain in southern Alberta has been a welcome sight for farmers across the region.