By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday, January 20

Jan 20, 2022 | 11:46 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – The federal and Saskatchewan governments have committed $5.1 million in government funding for 28 livestock and forage research projects through the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).

Most of the funds will go to the University of Saskatchewan and the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence near Clavet, Sask.

Some of the projects include looking at the potential of native and tame forage species to enhance carbon sequestration, expanded methods for reproduction diagnostics and improved control and treatments with respect to animal health.

The Sask Cattlemen’s Association, Saskatchewan Forage Seed Commission and Sask Milk have provided $483,000 to 13 projects.

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Barley Council of Canada (BCC) has a new board chair.

Zenneth Faye of Foam Lake, Sask. represents Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission.

He said there continues to be growing interest in the barley industry.

“We are not only the world leader in barley production, but Canadian barley also serves a diverse market from (human) food and beverage to animal feed,” Faye said. “BCC is also a strong supporter of research and is looking forward to what 2022 and beyond will bring to the industry.”

Neil Campbell of Kensington, P.E.I. serves as vice-chair. He speaks for the Atlantic Grains Council. Rauri Qually of Dacotah, Man. is new to the executive and will be the board treasurer. Qually represents the Manitoba Crop Alliance. Gina Feist of Saskatoon, Sask. is the BBC secretary. She is with the Brewing & Malting Barley Research Institute.

The remaining members of the board include Jeff Harrison of Belleville, Ont., Luke Chapman of Stittsville, Ont., William Van Tassel of Herbertville, Qué., and Doug McBain of Cremona, Alta.

BCC relocated its office from Calgary to Saskatoon in 2022 and is being managed by AgriBiz Communications.

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