The Saskatchewan government has sent a letter to the federal employment and transport ministers urging them to take immediate action to end the dispute involving CN Rail. Workers across the country including 3,200 in Regina, Saskatoon and Melville walked off the job as of midnight to protest the lack of a new contract—one they have […]
Saskatchewan’s general farm group welcomes a new ten year growth plan outlined by Premier Scott Moe. APAS president Todd Lewis supports the goal of expanding agri-food exports to 20 billion dollars by 2030. He says the goal is ambitious but Saskatchewan farm production continues to grow as farmers switch to improved crop varieties. Lewis also […]
Agriculture minister David Marit has wrapped up a successful trade mission to Mexico. Marit has returned from last week’s six day trade mission and says there are excellent prospects for expanded exports of Saskatchewan canola, oats, flax and livestock. Marit says he met with several businesses including grain millers and livestock organizations, promoting Regina’s Agribition. […]
The latest outlook from SaskWheat says prairie farmers hauled 21.1 million tons of wheat to market in the crop year ending August 1st. Farm deliveries were up 13 percent from the year before. Wheat exports for the crop year were 18.4 million tons, up 12 percent or 2 million tons from last year. Durum […]
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is defending Canadian meat shipments as safe. China is halting all meat imports, expressing concern about fake veterinary licenses. Goodale told reporters in Regina Wednesday that a full investigation is underway into the Chinese meat issue. He says Canada will respond appropriately once all the facts are known and […]
