Southern Alberta farmers allocated 50% less water than normal for 2024: SMRID

Southern Alberta farmers allocated 50% less water than normal for 2024: SMRID

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While farmers in southern Alberta will soon be gearing up to plant this year’s crops, those in the St. Mary’s River Irrigation District (SMRID) now know how much water they’ll be receiving.
On Wednesday, the SMRID revealed eight inches of water per acre will be allocated this summer – a drop of about 50 per cent compared to normal. Click here to continue reading

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