Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday June 14, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - Canada’s industry minister said an agreement in principle with mining giant BHP Billiton will mean up to $100 million in federal money to advance development of a low-emissions ...
Jun 14, 2022
Inflation hits RMs ability to provide services
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Running graders and mowing ditches all take fuel and with the sharp climb in fuel prices, both the Rural Municipalities of Prince Albert and Buckland are facing some challenges....
Jun 13, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Monday June 13, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - Cleanfarms is moving its agriculture plastic jug recycling to ag retailers in Manitoba and Alberta. Cleanfarms executive director Barry Friesen said there are several reasons why the ...
Jun 13, 2022
Listen: NFU releases second GHG emission report
MELFORT, Sask. - The National Farmers Union (NFU) has revised its comprehensive report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Canadian agriculture. NFU director of Climate Crisis Policy and Action, Da...
Jun 10, 2022
Inflation hits RMs ability to provide services
Running graders and mowing ditches all take fuel and with the sharp climb in fuel prices, both the Rural Municipalities of Prince Albert and Buckland are facing some challenges. Reeves of both RMs sai...
Jun 10, 2022
Ground beef labelling and beef processing top agenda item at stock growers meeting
MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) discussed the opportunities of growing the livestock processing sector at its annual meeting. A report co-funded with Saskatchewan Minist...
Jun 10, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Friday June 10, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - Nutrien said it is accelerating the ramp-up of its annual potash production capacity due to the uncertainty of supply from Eastern Europe. The company said it plans to increase its po...
Jun 10, 2022
Local 4-H Clubs showing off their best steers this weekend
Once again, the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre will be busy this week as the Prince Albert Regional 4-H Clubs takes over the grounds.The club is hosting its annual Show and Sale June 12 and 13.The sh...
Jun 09, 2022
Listen: Manitoba farmers struggle with wet conditions as seeding is well behind normal
MELFORT, Sask. - The latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture shows seeding progress at 65 per cent complete, behind the five-year average of 96 per cent. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access get an upd...
Jun 08, 2022
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday June 8, 2022
MELFORT, Sask. - A Saskatchewan farmer is facing several charges relating to cattle neglect and starvation. Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan said 308 animals were seized between Apr. 6 and 8...
Jun 08, 2022
