Tag: irrigation
Researchers warn of increased water demand on the South Saskatchewan River...
As farmers adopt high-tech irrigation systems to manage water use for economic, conservation, and environmental reasons, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers suggest policymakers should...
Additional Funding Supports Immediate Irrigation Expansion in Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a change to the Irrigation Development Program that will allow producers to access up to $500,000 per applicant...
Engineering Team Selected for First Stage of Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Expansion...
Regina-based Clifton Associates Ltd. (Clifton) has been selected to begin engineering work for the Westside Irrigation Project. Clifton was selected after successfully completing a...
Alberta Government and CIB Make Historic Investment in Irrigation Infrastructure
Alberta’s government, together with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and eight irrigation districts, is modernizing irrigation infrastructure.
“This historic investment in irrigation infrastructure will create...
Alberta Provides Funding to Irrigation Districts for Infrastructure Improvements
The Irrigation Rehabilitation Program (IRP) is providing $10 million in funding to Alberta’s irrigation districts for infrastructure improvements.
This funding will help ensure there is...
Alberta Government Provides Grant to United Irrigation District
The Alberta government has provided a $262,000 grant to the United Irrigation District as part of the province’s $10-million Irrigation Rehabilitation Program.
“Water is vital...
Alberta Provides Grant to Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District
The Alberta government has granted almost $1.1 million to the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District as part of the province’s $10-million Irrigation Rehabilitation Program.
This funding...
Saskatchewan Announces $4 Billion Irrigation Project at Lake Diefenbaker
Premier Scott Moe announced the first steps of a project that will irrigate up to 500,000 acres of land from Lake Diefenbaker, more than...
Diversification of Agricultural Crops Could Help Decrease Water Use
According to the authors of a new study, diversification of agricultural crops could help decrease water use, among other resource savings, but strategies to...
Canadian Cleantech Improves Irrigation and Crop Management Practices
Canada has announced that it will make investments, through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), in innovative sensors and web-based platforms for better irrigation and crop management...
