Tag Archives: Agriculture
Saskatchewan farm group calls for extension of rail interswitching provisions
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) said extending provisions included in Federal Bill C-47 would increase rail competition and lower costs for hauling farm commodities. APAS...
May 31, 2023
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The Beef Cattle Research Council has announced 12 recipients of $2 million in beef check-off funds following its 2022-2023 call for research proposals. The work will take place at the University of Sa...
May 30, 2023
Preparing for the possibility of evacuation of livestock
With the sunny, warm, and windy weather comes dry field and forest conditions. Wildfires are a very real risk. Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association CEO Grant McLellan said everyday activities co...
May 29, 2023
'More connected': Researchers looking at growing food under solar panels
Lawns, backyards and roofs could be used to produce both solar power and fresh vegetables, University of Alberta researchers say.Guillermo Hernandez, a soil scientist, and Camila Quiroz, a research in...
May 27, 2023
Rain, cooler temperatures offering some relief in wildfire fight
While the weather this week might have put a damper on summer temperatures, it also has put a damper on wildfires in Saskatchewan. During Friday's provincial wildfire update from the Saskatchewan Publ...
May 26, 2023
Food Farm program back teaching Sask. youth about ag sector
Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is celebrating its 10th year of teaching students the importance of farming through its Food Farm program. Over the next few weeks, those in grade 3...
May 25, 2023
Feds & Ontario providing funding to support youth interested in agriculture
The federal government is teaming up with Ontario’s government to support youth interested in working in the agriculture sector. The two are investing more than $2.3 million over the next three ...
May 25, 2023
Historically dry conditions hit several Sask. communities in May
It's no surprise that Saskatchewan is dealing with so many wildfires as many communities are currently experiencing historically dry conditions. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the...
May 24, 2023
B.C. offering more grants to help protect farms from extreme weather
The British Columbia government is offering grants to farmers and ranchers to help them protect the land from extreme weather. The funds are coming from the Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agricultur...
May 24, 2023
Goats being used to get rid of weeds around Wascana Centre
The Wascana Centre is bringing back a unique but effective tactic to deal with its weed problem. Over 200 goats, coming from the Village of Elbow, will be allowed to walk the grounds from May 24th to ...
May 24, 2023
