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European farmers have protested higher costs, lower profits and climate change regulations for months. Could Canadian producers also blockade ports?
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European farmers have protested higher costs, lower profits and climate change regulations for months. Could Canadian producers also blockade ports?
The Alberta government say its new advisory council will help officials make decisions on water conservation for the coming year.
Despite the recent snowfall, it has been a much drier winter than usual in southern Alberta. That lack of moisture is beginning to worry producers who rely on spring runoff for crop irrigation.
The difficult growing season across parts of the Prairies wasn't as bad as 2021, but dry conditions were worst for wheat producers in southern and central parts of the province.
Already, southern Alberta has seen far less snow than usual this fall, and forecasts calling for a dry and mild winter have some farmers concerned.