The federal government is providing up to 113 thousand dollars to develop biosecurity technology to help farmers reduce the risk of disease outbreaks. Building on an existing farm health technology program, Be Seen Be Safe limited is using the funds to research and develop the best hardware solution to allow real-time tracking and tracing of […]
Canadian Western Agribition will be reporting a loss on last fall’s show in Regina. The full financial report will be released at the annual meeting April 13th. CEO Chris Lane says COVID-19 had an impact on the show, but the loss was less than expected. He says a key highlight was Agribition being able […]
The federal government is providing 3.5 million dollars to expand the market for Canada’s turkey and chicken producers. Funding goes to the Turkey Farmers of Canada and Chicken Farmers of Canada organizations to promote domestic demand and consumption. Turkey Farmers of Canada will receive up to 2.5 million dollars to expand consumer awareness of […]
The National Farmers Union has released a comprehensive view of greenhouse gas emissions from Canadian agriculture. NFU director of Climate Crisis Policy and Action, Darrin Qualman, says a detailed view of emissions is needed to form a foundation for on-farm actions to reduce emissions and for government actions to provide incentives for those actions. […]
The agriculture ministry budget has increased almost 20 percent this year as outlined in Wednesday’s budget speech. Agriculture minister David Marit says the rise reflects a strong crop insurance program this year and record agriculture research funding. The business risk programs will cost 339 million dollars, reflecting a huge chunk of the 462 million dollar […]
Canadian Western Agribition has announced the farm mentees and their paired mentors in the coming year. Agribition delivers the next Gen Agriculture mentorship program in partnership with the province and the federal government. Agribition accepts 8 participants in an 18-month mentorship experience. The program is now in its fourth cycle. Mentees and their paired […]
The Saskatchewan government says the potash industry hit all time record highs last year, with production reaching 14.2 million tons. As well, potash sales hit 7.6 billion dollars. Potash is an important fertilizer for farmers in many parts of the world. Energy and Resources minister Bronwyn Eyre says more than 30 billion dollars has been […]
A new study says Canadians may have thrown away close to 550-million dollars of food at home since September. The Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University surveyed 15 hundred Canadians from across the country. 63 percent said they have had to throw away food prematurely at least once in the last six months. Topping the […]
Saskatchewan rural municipalities are asking the province to take steps to reduce the wild deer population. President Ray Orb says there are huge herds of deer and elk in some areas, causing a lot of damage to farmers hay land and hay stacks. He says it is a particular concern, especially following last year’s […]
Saskatchewan farm leaders are hoping to avoid a strike or lock-out at CP Rail this weekend. CP Rail has issued lockout notice to 3 thousand unionized workers, in a contract dispute over wages and pension, effective Sunday. SARM president Ray Orb says railways are critical to bring in livestock feed following last year’s drought. […]
