Tag Archives: Agriculture
Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association hosts popular meetings for producers hit by drought
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers hit hard by drought conditions took part in two town halls this week put on by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association (SCA). The first was in Cabri where over ...
Aug 03, 2023
Harvest continuing in drought areas across Saskatchewan, overall crops and pastures still struggling
Combines are starting to become a more common site in drought-stricken areas across Saskatchewan.That's according to the province's crop report for July 25 to July 31 which mentions this is mostly hap...
Aug 03, 2023
Exhibition Parade has something for everyone
From sword juggling to candy, horses, dogs and trying to figure out how the guy got on the giant bicycle, there were plenty of sights and sounds at this year's Exhibition Parade. Spectators lined the ...
Aug 02, 2023
Federal and Manitoba governments aim to increase Indigenous participation in ag sector
The Manitoba and federal governments are also partnering to enhance opportunities for Indigenous participation in the agricultural sector. Funding is available for those who want to get training, enha...
Aug 01, 2023
Feds & Manitoba providing $1.9M for sustainable farming projects
The federal government and the Manitoba government are partnering to support sustainable farming in the province. The two are combining to provide $1.9 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricul...
Aug 01, 2023
Parade kicks off PA Exhibition and Summer Fair
It's show time in Prince Albert as the annual Exhibition gets ready to trot out this year's events and entertainment. There will be a lot to take in over the five days of the exhibition, but it all st...
Jul 31, 2023
B.C. announces $30-million program targeting Indigenous food security
KAMLOOPS - Outside of the future grocery store on the Tk’emlups Reserve, Agriculture and Food Minister Pam Alexis announced a new program, along with $30-million in provincial funding to improve...
Jul 31, 2023
B.C. port strike may be coming to an end, Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association unsure whether deal will be reached
There's optimism that the B.C. port strike may be coming to an end. In a joint statement, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and the BC Maritime Employers Association claimed the t...
Jul 31, 2023
Sask. Water Security Agency helping farmers hit by drought
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA) has announced plans to help farmers experiencing drought conditions. The organization will prioritize farmers and ranchers applications for temporary w...
Jul 31, 2023
Canadian Grain Commission repeals charges to wheat grading
The Canadian Grain Commission said it is repealing some changes to tolerances for weight and foreign materials it announced last week. This includes changes announced for all grades of wheat in the fo...
Jul 28, 2023
