By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Monday, November 21, 2022

Nov 21, 2022 | 12:28 PM

MELFORT, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission are asking producers for feedback on the potential amalgamation of the two organizations.

Resolutions were passed in January giving approval to the groups to explore options for amalgamation.

An initial online survey found producers were overwhelmingly in favour of exploring options for amalgamation.

A more in-depth consultation document providing the background, rationale, and process for the potential amalgamation has been released. It can be found on both commissions’ websites. Registered producers can comment until Dec. 11.

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Protein Industries Canada (PIC) has announced a new project that would turn prairie crops into seafood alternatives.

Three B.C.-based food companies are involved in the research and development of using peas and canola protein as a substitute for traditional seafood.

PIC chief technical officer Meghan Gervais said the Regina-based company is providing $5.5 million for the $15-million project.

Roughly 20 plant-based seafood alternatives will soon be available on Canadian grocery store freezer aisles.

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Bison are being returned to Métis-owned land around Batoche.

Parks Canada and Métis Nation Saskatchewan have signed an agreement that will see 24 bison moved to the Back to Batoche festival grounds from Grasslands National Park.

Last August, Parks Canada transferred ownership of the 690 hectares on the west side of the Batoche National Historic Site to the Métis people.

Batoche, located between Prince Albert and Saskatoon, was the site of the Battle of Batoche during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.

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