The Alberta government has increased funding for the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program to $19 million from $13.5 million.
Since funding has been announced, 14 projects have begun or progressed in Alberta’s 11 irrigation districts.
Funding is used for planning, engineering and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. Irrigation helps farmers grow more diverse crops, improve productivity and crop quality to put more food on tables in Alberta and around the world.
The irrigation district is essential to farmers, ranchers, food processors and communities.
The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson is quoted in a news release from the province saying “We support Alberta’s economy and enhance resilience against droughts and dry conditions, ensuring a stable agricultural future. These investments are vital for both local and global food security.”
The annual Irrigation Rehabilitation program was established in 1969 and is currently cost-shared between Alberta’s government and Alberta’s 11 irrigation districts.
