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    Minister RJ Sigurdson

    RJ Sigurdson was sworn in as Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation on June 9, 2023.

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Our responsibilities

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for:

  • policies, legislation, regulations and services necessary for Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to grow, prosper and diversify
  • inspiring public confidence in the quality and safety of food
  • supporting environmentally sustainable resource management practices

In focus

Livestock mortality management

Livestock mortality management includes the rules, regulations and best practices around livestock carcass disposal.

Agri-News

Get updates on agricultural business, livestock, crops, rural living, learning, jobs in agriculture and events.

Next agricultural policy framework announced

The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a 5-year agreement by federal, provincial and territorial governments that will inject $500 million in new funds to strengthen and grow Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector.

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