Saskatchewan Polytechnic has launched a new farm mental health initiative. The Polytechnic research chair for rural health, Michelle Pavloff, says the goal is to set up a farm mental health support system after hearing from dozens of Saskatchewan farmers about what is needed for such support. Pavloff is hoping to talk to 50 farmers to […]
A grain market analyst expects wheat prices could jump 30 to 50 cents a bushel later this crop year. The chief market analyst with FarmLink Marketing Solutions, Neil Townsend, says Canadian wheat exports are up 30 percent this year and demand remains strong. “I see prices kind of going up now, how much will they […]
A new app is being developed in Saskatchewan to help farmers track their mental health and connect them with the necessary supports. The app is being developed by Saskatoon-based Bridges Health, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Innovation Saskatchewan. Innovation Sask CEO, Kari Harvey, says that the app will use the feedback of […]
The Saskatchewan government is urging residents and farmers to take extra precaution to prevent wildfires this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic The acting vice president of operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, Steve Roberts, is urging farmers to practice safe burning and follow all fire bans. Roberts says pre-notifying his office about a controlled […]
An online petition has been launched to let farmers tell Ottawa how much money they are paying in carbon tax. The President of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers says it’s very apparent on propane and natural gas bills for grain drying. Gunter Jochum says in some cases, the carbon tax portion is as high as […]
Saskatchewan farmers are being asked to share their opinion on adjusting seed royalties. APAS president Todd Lewis says an online survey has been launched to hear farmers view of future seed royalties. He says two federal models have been opposed by APAS members. Lewis wants to hear from farmers before a resumption of federal discussions […]
China’s ban on imports of Canadian canola may have played a part in lower seeded acreage this spring. StatsCan’s latest crop survey says farmers planted 8.2 percent fewer acres to canola this spring. Regina Commodities futures advisor with P.I. Financial, Adam Pukalo, says weather and markets affected seeding plans this spring. He says it will […]
