Tag Archives: Agriculture

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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 ...

MELFORT, Sask. – Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has three recommendations to improve Canada’s fertilizer emission reduction targets. GGC Chair Andre Harpe said the ag sector knows nitrogen ...