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Agriculture economics analytics, bite-sized
In various issues of “Explained in brief” we provide short, analytical pieces on economic trends in Alberta's agricultural and agri-food industries. Topics cover farm economics and cost of production, economic impacts of crop and livestock diseases, and environmental and trade issues. The intent of the series is to unpack complex agricultural economics topics and make them available to a broader readership.
Farm economics
Crops
Economic Cost of Fusarium 2018
Economic Cost of Fusarium 2015
Overview of Certified Seed and Farmer Saved Seed 2018
Livestock
Evaluation of Business Risk Management Strategies for Hog Production in Alberta (2008-2012)
Exploring the Economic Advantages and Disadvantages of Finishing Hogs in Alberta