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Canada, Saskatchewan invest in livestock and forage research

Jan 21, 2026 | 10:51 AM

Farmers and ranchers learned about the federal and provincial governments financial support of livestock and forage-related research at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference in Saskatoon, Sask. this morning.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said the $4.5 million will support 25 new projects in the province through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).

This year’s livestock and forage projects include developing new types of hybrid bromegrass with more consistent yield and improved digestibility, exploring biomarkers to develop an earlier and more reliable test for Johne’s disease, and bison production through improved grazing strategies and the preservation of prairie ecosystems in Saskatchewan.

Marit’s announcement also included news of the renewed $3.9 million, multi-year partnership with the Prairie Swine Centre (PSC) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).

“We give it to them in an uncommitted way that allows them to do what they need to do with the dollars, whether it’s research or whether it’s equipment or that type of thing,” Marit said. “We give funding for over the five years, at least then they know they’re getting this funding, and it really helps on their operational side as well.”

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The federal and provincial government funding was propped up by an additional $1.3 million from 13 industry partners, including:

Alberta Beef Producers;
Alfalfa Seed Commission of Alberta;
Canadian Poultry Research Council;
Manitoba Forage Seed Association;
Results Driven Agricultural Research;
Saskatchewan Alfalfa Seed Producers Development Commission;
Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission;
Saskatchewan Cattle Association;
Saskatchewan Chicken Industry Development Fund;
Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission;
Saskatchewan Pork Development Board;
Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board; and
Western Dairy Research Collaboration.

The ADF is supported through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership – a five-year, $3.5 billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com