Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Friday September 9, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Cleanfarms will visit six regions in Canada this fall to collect unwanted, old agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock, equine and poultry medications. Executive Director...
Alice McFarlane Sep 09, 2022
Listen: Farmers concerned about interest rate increases
MELFORT, Sask. – The Bank of Canada hiked its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to 3.25 per cent. Farm Credit Canada Chief Economist J.P. Gervais says there will be impacts on the agric...
Alice McFarlane Sep 09, 2022
Saskatchewan farmers take advantage of warm, dry weather as harvest nears halfway point
MELFORT, Sask. – A stretch of hot dry weather all over the province meant farmers were able to make great progress with their harvest. Forty-two per cent of the crop has been harvested across th...
Alice McFarlane Sep 08, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday September 7, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions said Ottawa’s target of reducing fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 has created confusion and frustration because of a la...
Alice McFarlane Sep 07, 2022
Changes to loan program for veterinarians and technicians
MELFORT, Sask. – There is a serious shortage of veterinarians and vet technicians across Canada that is causing concern for the livestock industry. In response to those concerns the Saskatchewan...
Alice McFarlane Sep 06, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday September 6, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Alberta barley and wheat farmers will vote on whether the two commissions will formally amalgamate to form a single entity. Barley and wheat farmers who have paid a levy on whea...
Alice McFarlane Sep 06, 2022
Battlefords farmers’ market growers reporting promising year
Surrounded by the vibrant hues of freshly-picked tomatoes, zucchini and beans, many farmers’ market producers say it was a pretty good year for growing fruits and vegetables in the Battlefords. ...
Angela Brown Sep 05, 2022
Agriculture education resources available on line
MELFORT, Sask. – Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has launched a new and improved resource library for educators. AITC-C is a Canadian charitable organization that brings agriculture...
Alice McFarlane Sep 02, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Friday September 2, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. – Fall FarmCash advances are now available to producers across western Canada. Farmers can access up to $1 million with the first $250,000 interest-free. Producers of over 50 agri...
Alice McFarlane Sep 02, 2022
Grasshopper and rain frustrating farmers
MELFORT, Sask. – It’s another challenge for farmers in the middle of the harvest season. According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, there have been ...
Alice McFarlane Sep 01, 2022
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