Drought conditions prompt agricultural disasters across Alberta: “Throwing away a lifetime”
Global News
Jul 5, 2023 #GlobalNews #alberta #drought
Hot, dry weather is causing drought conditions for Canadian farms, with some communities declaring agricultural disasters.
More municipalities could soon follow, as meteorologists expect heat records to be broken this summer due to the return of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Heather Yourex-West speaks with some Alberta farmers about their struggles this season and their fears of their financial future.
'Agricultural disaster' declared in parts of Alberta after years of drought
CBC News: The National
Jul 4, 2023 #Alberta #Farming #CBCNews
Farmers and ranchers in parts of Alberta are struggling after four years of drought, with no end in sight. Some are being forced to abandon crops or sell off livestock because of the lack of water.
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